Transfer Admission, Selection and Preparation

General Admission Information

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UC Irvine has a strong commitment to transfer students and, in following California's Master Plan for Higher Education, gives priority to junior-level students transferring from California community colleges. The University of California defines California community college transfer applicants as students who have enrolled at one or more California community colleges for at least two terms (excluding summer sessions), whose last college attended before admission to a UC campus was a California community college (excluding summer sessions), and who have completed the last 30 semester/45 quarter units at one or more California community colleges.

To be considered for admission, students must fulfill the UC transfer admission requirements which for most applicants include the following:

Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of UC transferable college credit with a grade point average of at least 2.4 (no more than 14 semester units or 21 quarter units may be taken Pass/Not Pass); nonresidents must have a grade point average of at least 2.8 in all UC transferable college coursework
Complete the following course pattern requirement, earning a grade of C or better in each course:
1. Two UC transferable college courses (3 semesters or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
2. One UC transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
3. Four UC transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences

In fulfilling the minimum transfer eligibility requirements in English and mathematics, UC Irvine requires that these courses be completed no later than the spring term prior to fall quarter enrollment at UCI.

Detailed transfer admission information can be found on the University of California website at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/.

UC Irvine no longer accepts applications for the winter and spring terms.

Transferring with More Than 70 Semester Units

UC Irvine does not penalize students who transfer with more than 70 semester units of UC transferable coursework from a community college. Although 70 UC transferable semester/105 quarter units is the maximum number of community college units that may be applied to graduation credit, students will receive subject credit for courses taken in excess of this maximum. This means you will receive credit for fulfilling subject requirements even if the courses are taken after completing 70 UC transferable semester units. Grades earned in coursework beyond this limit are used in calculating the UC transferable grade point average.

Selection Criteria

UC Irvine attempts to accommodate as many qualified transfer applicants as possible. However, UC Irvine is very selective at the transfer level and when more transfer applications are received than can be offered admission, preference will be given to California community college applicants who have:

60 semester units or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit
the highest transferable grade point average
completed coursework toward the fulfillment of general education and major requirements
participated in academically selective honors courses or programs

For the past several years, the average self-reported GPA of community college transfer students admitted to UC Irvine has been between 3.0 and 3.6; approximately 76 percent of the community college students who enroll at UC Irvine have self-reported GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Because campus selection criteria (beyond minimum eligibility) vary annually, all students who meet the minimum UC admission requirements are encouraged to apply for admission. Students are also encouraged to indicate an alternate major on the admission application.

Academic achievement and performance as described above; and personal accomplishment, potential, and experience as assessed through a comprehensive review of all information provided on the application plus the following:

an exceptionally challenging curriculum
completion of required English composition and mathematics courses by the end of the spring term preceding enrollment at UC Irvine
outstanding accomplishments relevant to academic aims
unusual circumstances or hardships the applicant has faced and the ways in which the applicant has responded to these challenges
a strong, thoughtful match between UC Irvine’s programs and the applicant’s academic and career objectives, preparation, talents, and skills
potential contributions to the campus

Preparation for your intended major is essential, including completion of specified prerequisites and college GPAs. Read the section on "Academic Preparation Necessary for Each Major Prior to Transfer" to learn what preparation is required specifically for your major.

Academic Preparation

Ideal lower-division preparation for transfer consists of coursework that blends University of California admission requirements and UC Irvine graduation requirements. Design your course schedule to accomplish the following objectives:

satisfy general UC requirements for admission as a transfer student (refer to the general admission information section above)
work toward meeting the lower-division requirements of your UC Irvine school and major, as listed below
work toward completing the UC Irvine General Education Requirement or IGETC

UC Irvine General Education Requirement

The UC Irvine General Education Requirement consists of coursework in writing, science, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics and symbolic systems, language other than English, multicultural studies, and international/global issues. It is fully described in the "Information for Transfer Students: Fulfilling Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree" section of the UC Irvine General Catalogue.

The General Education (GE) Requirement, which must be completed prior to graduation from UC Irvine, may be satisfied by college-level courses appropriate to UC Irvine offerings. It may be completed at any time during the undergraduate years with one exception -- the lower-division writing component must be completed within the first three quarters of residency at UC Irvine. However, it is to your advantage to complete as much of the GE Requirement as possible prior to transferring to UC Irvine. In fulfilling the UC Irvine General Education Requirement, transfer students have options which are described in the "Catalogue Rights" section of the UC Irvine General Catalogue.

IGETC

UC Irvine accepts the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) as an alternative to the UC Irvine General Education Requirement. IGETC lists are available at community college transfer centers. Students who elect to follow IGETC must complete it in its entirety prior to enrolling at UC Irvine. Students should be aware that IGETC may not be recommended for students transferring to UC Irvine in engineering, mathematics, or science majors. Whether completing the UC Irvine General Education Requirement or IGETC, students are encouraged to select general education courses that may also be applied to admission and lower-division degree requirements.

Please note that while courses taken in fulfillment of IGETC may also be used to fulfill admission requirements, completion of IGETC is not required for admission to UC Irvine.

UC Irvine Articulation Agreements

UC Irvine has articulation agreements with many California community colleges. The agreements identify how courses at a specific community college can be used to fulfill UC Irvine's lower-division degree requirements. Students are encouraged to consult the agreements prior to enrolling in community college courses. By careful selection of courses, it is possible to satisfy some or all lower-division degree requirements prior to transfer. The agreements are valid for specific academic years, so it is important to use the agreements in effect when coursework was completed. The agreements are available on the web at www.assist.org, at the UC Irvine Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools, and at community college transfer centers and counseling office

TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee

UC Irvine's Transfer Admission Guarantee Program (TAG) guarantees admission to highly-qualified students from all California community colleges. Admission to most majors at UC Irvine can be guaranteed through TAG for transfer students who meet the eligibility requirements and complete the online TAG application.

The TAG application submission period is September 1 - 30.

TAG Eligibility Requirements

A California community college applicant is eligible for the TAG Program who:

has completed 30 semester or 45 quarter UC-transferable units by the end of the summer 2011 term for fall 2012 admission at one or more California community colleges, excluding AP/IB/A-level credit;
has only attended, and will only attend, a California community college through the spring 2012 term (exceptions: attendance at a college/university during high school or at a UC campus during a summer session or prior to transfer at a California community college);
has earned a minimum GPA of 3.2 in all UC-transferable coursework by the end of summer 2011 for fall 2012 admission;
has completed one UC-transferable math course with a grade of C or better by the end of the summer 2011 term;
has completed one UC-transferable English course with a grade of C or better by the end of the summer 2011 term (second UC-transferable English course must be completed by spring 2012);
will complete 60 UC-transferable semester units or 90 UC-transferable quarter units by the end of spring 2012 for fall 2012 admission;
will complete all major requirements for the chosen major, including course prerequisites and minimum course GPA by the end of spring 2012 for fall 2012;
will be in good standing for all colleges attended, and satisfy all UC transfer eligibility requirements.

TAG required coursework for specific majors as well as minimum required course grades are listed in the following section on "Academic Preparation Necessary for Each Major Prior to Transfer."

Majors that Do Not Participate in the TAG Program

Arts and Humanities, Humanities and Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Business Administration, Dance, Developmental and Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Music, Neurobiology, Nursing Science, and Plant Biology

Academic Preparation Necessary for Each Major Prior to Transfer

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Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Required for all School of the Arts majors unless specified otherwise: Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.2 for TAG) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Arts and Humanities (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements New students are not admitted directly into the Arts and Humanities major, which is an individualized program Applicants should apply for the Arts major in which they intend to focus Students may petition a change to this major by the end of their second quarter at UCI	Recommended Two years (at the college level) of a language other than English Four semesters/six quarters of composition, literature, history, and philosophy (at least one course in each area) One-year survey of dance history, development of drama, European and American music, or contemporary art and visual culture; and studio/ensemble courses

Dance (B.A. or B.F.A) (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements Auditions required; applicants must audition in late January in ballet, modern, and jazz, prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated	Recommended One year of dance history Basic training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique One course in music for dancers One course in injury prevention/technique analysis One course in choreography One course in tap, world, social, Spanish, or Mexican dance For the B.F.A. Choreography Specialization add: Additional choreography courses to equal one year One course in acting One course in introduction to costume design for dance One course in lighting design Note: New students are not admitted directly into the specialization For the B.F.A. Performance Specialization add: One course in acting Note: New students are not admitted directly into the specialization

Drama	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year of acting One course in production theory One course in costume design One course in scenic design One course in lighting design One year in development of drama

Music (B.A. or B.Mus.) (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements Auditions required; applicants must audition in late January/early February with an instrument or voice, prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated	Recommended Courses equivalent to the sequence Music 15A, 15B, and 15C Courses equivalent to the sequence Music 16A, 16B, and 16C Courses equivalent to the sequence Music 40B, 40C, and 40D

Music Theatre (B.F.A) (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements Apply for the Drama major; new students are not admitted directly into the major Students may petition a change to this major as early as their second quarter at UCI and must have a 3.0 GPA in music theatre and acting courses	Recommended One year of acting One course in production theory One course in costume design, scenic design, lighting design, or sound design One year in development of drama

Studio Art	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year of history of Western art or Asian art Four courses selected from drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramic sculpture, digital imaging, photography, video, or performance art

School of Biological Sciences
Students who wish to be considered for the following majors should follow the required and recommended course preparation outlined for Biological Sciences and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The following majors are not available until the student is enrolled at UCI: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Developmental and Cell Biology Genetics and Plant Biology Microbiology and Immunology Neurobiology Plant Biology
Biological Sciences and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology	Required Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter UC transferable units prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a B or better in each course Complete one year of biology courses with laboratory equivalent to UC Irvine's BIO SCI 93 and 94 with a grade of C or better in each course (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One year of organic chemistry with laboratory One year of calculus or combination of calculus and statistics One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory

The Paul Merage School of Business
Required for all majors in the School of Business unless specified otherwise: Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Business Administration (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements Junior-level applicants with the highest grades overall; minimum cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 Complete courses in calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's Mathematics 2A-B Complete courses in economics equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B Complete courses in statistics and accounting equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 7, 30A, and 30B Note: Management 10 may be completed at UC Irvine. Admission to the Business Administration major will be competitive due to limited space availability.	Recommended None

Business Information Management (offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.4 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++ or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one year of introductory accounting theory and practice equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 30A-B Complete one year of micro- and macro-economic theory equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in discrete mathematics One course in linear algebra One course in data structures One course in probability and statistics One course in software engineering Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest. Additional courses beyond those required for admission may be taken at UCI to fulfill the lower division degree courses; for some transfer students, this may mean it will take longer than two years to complete their degree. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI.

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Required for all majors in the School of Engineering unless specified otherwise: Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements of UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless specified otherwise Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG), unless specified otherwise Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses, unless specified otherwise Complete one year of approved calculus Complete one year of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Aerospace Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one course of general chemistry with laboratory Complete two additional approved courses for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in programming language: C, C++, or FORTRAN recommended One course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers One course in statics One course in engineering dynamics One course in principles of materials science Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations One or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Biomedical Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete a minimum of one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses Second year calculus One course in biostatistics One course in engineering problem solving One course in chemical engineering calculations two courses in cell and molecular engineering

Biomedical Engineering: Premedical	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete a minimum of one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses Second year calculus One year of organic chemistry One year of biological sciences Two courses in cell and molecular engineering

Chemical Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete a minimum of one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in C, C++ or FORTRAN One course in chemical engineering calculations which covers energy and mass balances on reactive transient processes and computer-aided balance calculations One course in principles of materials science One year of organic chemistry with laboratory Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations

Civil Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One additional course in computer systems of programming in C or Matlab One course in statics One course in engineering problem solving One course in engineering dynamics Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations

Computer Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one course in computational methods (e.g., C, C++) Complete two additional approved courses for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in modern physics One course in introduction to digital systems and digital logic laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques Two courses in systems programming One course in network analysis One course in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations One course in discrete mathematics One or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Computer Science and Engineering (offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG) Have a GPA of 3.0 in required courses Complete one year of approved calculus Complete one year of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) Complete one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one additional approved transferable course for the major (an approved math, science or CSE course - see column to the right) Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI. (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in data structures One course in software engineering One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra One course in linear algebra

Electrical Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one course in computational methods (e.g., C, C++) Complete a minimum of two additional approved courses for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in general chemistry with laboratory One course in introduction to digital systems and digital logical laboratory which covers Boolean algebra, principles and practices of combinational and sequential logic, including CAD methods, basics of programmable logic (FPGAs), and system-level design techniques One course in network analysis One course in engineering dynamics or principles of materials science Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations One or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory



Environmental Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in a programming language: C or Matlab recommended One course in statics One course in engineering dynamics One course in general biology or diversity of life Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations

Materials Science Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete one additional approved course for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in principles of materials science One course in engineering dynamics One course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers One course in process engineering and calculation One course in statics Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations One or two courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

Mechanical Engineering	Additional Requirements Complete one course of general chemistry with laboratory Complete two additional approved courses for the major (see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in programming language: C, C++, or FORTRAN recommended One course in network theory and operational amplifiers which includes circuit analysis, network theorems, analysis and design of operational amplifiers One course in statics One course in engineering dynamics One course in computer aided design One course in principles of materials science Two courses in multivariable calculus One course in differential equations One or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory

College of Health Sciences
Required for all majors in the College of Health Sciences unless otherwise specified: Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless specified otherwise See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Nursing Science (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 or higher Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory equivalent to UCI's Chemistry 1A/1B/1C and Chemistry with labs with grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Organic Chemistry equivalent to UCI's Chemistry 51A with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of DNA equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 93 with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Genetics equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 97 with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Biochemistry equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 98 with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Molecular Biology equivalent to Biological Sciences 99 with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Microbiology equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences M122 with a grade of B or better Complete one quarter or semester of Statistics equivalent to UCI's Math 7 with a grade of B or better Submit a supplemental application including personal statement, volunteer experiences, and two letters of recommendation; a personal interview may also be required	Recommended None

Pharmaceutical Sciences	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with grade of B or better in each course or Complete one year of biology courses with laboratory equivalent to UC Irvine's BIO SCI 93 and 94 with a grade of B or better in each course (TAG Applicants: one course required for the major needs to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One year of calculus or a combination of calculus and statistics One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory One year of organic chemistry with lab

Public Health Policy	Additional Requirements Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in each required course Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of social science courses in any combination of the following topics: anthropology, economics, sociology, and/or psychology (TAG Applicants: any course required for the major needs to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One semester of calculus and one semester of statistics One year of general biology One year of courses equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 93 and 94

Public Health Sciences	Additional Requirements Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in each required course Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory Complete one year of courses equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 93 and 94. (TAG Applicants: two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One semester of calculus and one semester of statistics One year of organic chemistry One year of courses in any combination of the following topics: anthropology, economics, political sciences, sociology, and/or psychology One course in genetics, equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 97 One course in biochemistry, equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 98 One course in molecular biology, equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 99

School of Humanities
Required of all majors in the School of Humanities unless otherwise specified: Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.2 for TAG) Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless specified otherwise Complete the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement Recommended: Complete four semesters/six quarters of approved composition, literature, history, and philosophy (at least one course in each area); OR Complete a one-year humanities sequence which deals with problems of concern to the disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, and which emphasizes the reading and analysis of significant texts Complete acceptable courses that can be found at www.assist.org Note: New students are not admitted directly into the Humanities and Arts major. Transfer students must select another Humanities major, and may apply to the Humanities and Arts major early in their first year at UC Irvine. See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
African American Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Coursework which focuses on the cultures and histories of Africans and African-Americans Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Art History	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year survey of the history of Western art or one year survey of the history of Asian art Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Asian American Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Coursework in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on Asian American and Pacific American peoples Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Chinese Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese One course in the culture of a non-Chinese East Asian country One additional course in Chinese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature

Classical Civilization	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year of college-level Greek or Latin Two years (at the college-level) of a single language other than English One year of ancient Greek or Roman society or classical mythology

Classics	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Greek Two years of college-level Latin For the Greek emphasis, add one year of ancient Greek society For the Latin emphasis, add one year of ancient Roman society

Comparative Literature	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel Two years (at the college-level) of a single language other than English

East Asian Cultures	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

English	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two semester/three quarter courses chosen from: American literature, British literature, world literature, area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

European Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish

Film and Media Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

French	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level French

German Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level German

Global Cultures	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended A one-year survey of world history Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

History	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two courses from Asian, world, European, U.S., Middle East/African, or Latin American history Up to three additional courses in history Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Humanities and Arts (this major does not participate in the TAG Program)	Additional Requirements No additional requirements New students are not admitted directly into the Humanities and Arts major, which is an individualized program Applicants should apply for the Humanities major in which they intend to focus Students may petition a change to this major by the end of their second quarter at UC Irvine	Recommended Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Japanese Language and Literature	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Japanese One course in the culture or literature of a non-Japanese East Asian country One additional course in Japanese literature, history, art history, linguistics, or comparative literature

Korean Language and Literature	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Korean is strongly recommended prior to transfer

Latin	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Latin

Literary Journalism	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One course chosen from: area national literature (i.e., other than American or British), American literature, British literature, world literature, dramatic literature, poetry, or fiction/novel Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Philosophy	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year in the history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, modern, contemporary) Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English One course in introductory or symbolic logic

Religious Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One year survey of world religions Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Spanish	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two years of college-level Spanish

Women's Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Coursework in the arts, humanities, and social sciences which focuses on the study of women and/or gender issues Two years (at the college level) of a single language other than English

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Required of all majors in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences unless otherwise specified: Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.4 (3.2 for TAG), unless otherwise specified Have a GPA of 3.0 in required courses Complete 60 semester or 90 UC quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest. Additional courses beyond those required for admission may be taken at UCI to fulfill the lower division degree courses; for some transfer students, this may mean it will take longer than two years to complete their degree. NOTE: Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI. See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Biomedical Computing	Additional Requirements Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one year of calculus-based physics and corresponding labs covering at least the concepts of units, vectors, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation, gravity, electricity and magnetism Complete an introductory biology course covering at least the concepts of genetics, replication and expression of DNA, cell division, gene transmission, mutation and recombination in diploid organisms (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended An additional year of courses equivalent to major-related mathematics (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, Boolean algebra, discrete math, probability and statistics) are preferred Knowledge of basic concepts in molecular biology is highly recommended One course in computer organization and architecture One course in software engineering One course in data structures

Business Information Management (offered jointly with the Paul Merage School of Business)	Additional Requirements Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one year of introductory accounting theory and practice equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 30A-B Complete one year of micro- and macro-economic theory equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in discrete mathematics One course in linear algebra One course in data structures One course in probability and statistics One course in software engineering

Computer Game Science	Additional Requirements Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period) Note: Applicants to the Computer Game Science major should be aware that several lower-division courses must be taken at UCI; therefore, the minimum time to degree completion will be three years.	Recommended One course in computer organization and architecture One course in software engineering One course in data structures One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra One course in linear algebra One course in probability and statistics

Computer Science	Additional Requirements Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in computer organization and architecture One course in software engineering One course in data structures One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra One course in linear algebra One course in probability and statistics One course in symbolic logic One year of a transferable science sequence (chemistry, physics or biology equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences 93, 94, and 97 and corresponding labs)

Computer Science and Engineering (offered jointly with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of approved calculus Complete one year of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) Complete one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one additional approved transferable course for the major (an approved math, science or CSE course - see column to the right) Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI. (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Approved Courses One course in data structures One course in software engineering One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra One course in linear algebra

Informatics	Additional Requirements Complete one college level math course; courses equivalent to ICS 6B/Mathematics 6B[Boolean Algebra and Logic], Statistics 7/Mathematics 7, [Basic Statistics] or Statistics 67/Mathematics 67 [Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Computer Science], and Philosophy 29 [Critical Reasoning] are preferred Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language (TAG Applicants: one course required for the major needs to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in software engineering One course in data structures One course in Boolean algebra One course in symbolic logic One course in statistics

Information and Computer Science	Additional Requirements Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in computer organization and architecture One course in introduction to software engineering One course in data structures One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra and logic One course in linear algebra One course in probability and statistics

Interdisciplinary Studies
Required of all majors in Interdisciplinary Studies unless otherwise specified: Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Business Information Management (offered jointly with the Paul Merage School of Business and the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.4 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of approved college level math, preferably courses in calculus equivalent to UCI's Mathematics 2A-B; if not available, two semester courses equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable Complete one year of transferable computer science courses with at least one course involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one year of introductory accounting theory and practice equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 30A-B Complete one year of micro- and macro-economic theory equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in discrete mathematics One course in linear algebra One course in data structures One course in probability and statistics One course in software engineering Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest. Additional courses beyond those required for admission may be taken at UCI to fulfill the lower division degree courses; for some transfer students, this may mean it will take longer than two years to complete their degree. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI.

Computer Science and Engineering (offered jointly with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences)	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG) Have a GPA of 3.0 in required courses Complete one year of approved calculus Complete one year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism) with laboratory Complete one year of transferable computer science courses involving concepts such as those found in Java, Scheme, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language Complete one additional approved transferable course for the major (an approved math, science, or CSE course - see column to the right) (TAG Applicants: any three courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period) Note: Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing a Java-related programming course prior to their first quarter at UCI.	Approved Courses One course in data structures One course in software design One course in discrete mathematics One course in Boolean algebra One course in linear algebra

School of Physical Sciences
Required of all majors in the School of Physical Sciences unless otherwise specified: Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG) Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified Complete one year of approved calculus with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (does not apply to Earth and Environmental Studies). See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Chemistry	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of B or better in each course See school requirements for all majors (TAG Applicants: two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One year of organic chemistry with laboratory (strongly recommended) One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory One course in multivariable calculus For the concentration in Biochemistry, try to take coursework in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology For the concentration in Chemistry Education, additional coursework in biology and astronomy will be useful

Earth and Environmental Sciences	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory (preferred) or one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory with a minimum GPA of 3.0 See school requirements for all majors (TAG Applicants: two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One course in the physical environment One course in patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolution One year of general chemistry with laboratory (if not taken as requirement) One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory (if not taken as requirement)

Earth and Environmental Studies	Additional Requirements Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory (preferred) OR one year of biology with laboratory with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (TAG Applicants: one course required for the major needs to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One year of courses in economics or sociology

Mathematics	Additional Requirements See school requirements for all majors (TAG Applicants: one course required for the major needs to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended Additional courses in two and three dimensions One course each in linear algebra and differential equations One year of general chemistry or one year of calculus-based physics One course in computer science C, C++ or Java For the concentration in Mathematics for Economics, add: One year of micro- and macro-economics

Physics	Additional Requirements Complete one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory for physics and engineering majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 See school requirements for all majors (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One or two additional courses in calculus-based physics with laboratory One course in linear algebra One course in differential equations One or two courses in multivariable calculus One course in C programming and numerical analysis For the Biomedical Physics concentration, also try to complete: One year of general chemistry with laboratory Two courses in organic chemistry One course in genetics One ourse in biochemistry One course in molecular biology For the Computational Physics concentration, you may also complete one year of computer programming courses (C++/Java) and a course in fundamental data structures For the Physics Education concentration, you may also complete course work in general chemistry, oceanography, geology, astronomy, cosmology, and life sciences

School of Social Ecology
Required of all majors in the School of Social Ecology unless otherwise specified: Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Criminology, Law and Society	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Note: The Department of Cognitive Sciences in the School of Social Sciences offers a major in Psychology, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurology.	Recommended One course in the introduction to criminology, law and society which examines biological, sociological, and psychological explanations for crime One course in introductory environmental analysis and design that provides an overview of principles and techniques for investigating environmental systems One introductory course in psychology One course in research design that covers the design of experiments and research studies One introductory statistics course that includes probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis

Psychology and Social Behavior	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for TAG) Note: The Department of Cognitive Sciences in the School of Social Sciences offers a major in Psychology, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurology.	Recommended One year of psychology fundamentals which covers the topics of physiological psychology, sensory perception, social psychology, and personality theory One course in the introduction of criminology, law and society which examines biological, sociological, and psychological explanations for crime One course in research design that covers the design of experiments and research studies One introductory statistics course that includes probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis

Social Ecology	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG)	Recommended One course in the introduction of criminology, law and society which examines biological, sociological, and psychological explanations for crime One course in introductory environmental analysis and design that provides an overview of principles and techniques for investigating environmental systems One course in introductory psychology One course in research design that covers the design of experiments and research studies One introductory statistics course that includes probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis

Urban Studies	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG)	Recommended One course in introductory environmental analysis and design that provides an overview of principles and techniques for investigating environmental systems One course in introductory psychology One course in research design that covers the design of experiments and research studies One introductory statistics course that includes probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis one course in the introduction to microeconomics one course in the introduction to American government or comparative politics

School of Social Sciences
Required of all majors in the School of Social Sciences unless otherwise specified: Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.2 for TAG), unless otherwise specified Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit prior to the start of the intended quarter Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified Note: While not a requirement for admission purposes, all School of Social Sciences majors must satisfy a mathematics requirement and a computer education course. For full details, students should refer to www.assist.org, the UC Irvine General Catalogue, or consult with a UC Irvine representative in Admissions or the School of Social Sciences. Also, many major programs include courses which are not available at community colleges. Because students will take these courses at UC Irvine after transfer, these courses have not been included in the lists below; complete degree requirements can be found in the UC Irvine General Catalogue. See additional requirements listed by individual major below.
Anthropology	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One introductory course in cultural anthropology One introductory course in physical anthropology or archaeology or language and culture One course in anthropological methods or ethnography Four additional anthropology courses

Economics and Business Economics and Quantitative Economics	Additional Requirements Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.2 for TAG) Complete one course in microeconomics with a grade of B or better Complete one course in macroeconomics with a grade of B or better Complete two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus with a grade of B or better (TAG Applicants: any two courses required for the major need to be completed with required grades by the summer prior to the TAG submission period)	Recommended One additional course in first-year calculus Two introductory social science courses in disciplines other than economics One additional social science course One course in linear algebra is recommended for those interested in Quantitative Economics

Chicano/Latino Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Spanish through first course of intermediate or second-year Spanish

International Studies	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Three courses chosen from the following subject areas: cultural anthropology; language and culture; social problems; comparative politics; microeconomics; macroeconomics; international relations; populations; modern world history; physical, cultural, or United States and world geography; environmental analysis and design Four semesters (at the college level) of an international language other than English (e.g. Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Russian)

Political Science	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended Two courses in political science One additional course in political science or another social science discipline

Psychology	Additional Requirements No additional requirements Note: Students interested in the study of psychology should be aware that in addition to the Psychology major offered by the School of Social Sciences, the School of Social Ecology offers a major in Psychology and Social Behavior, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurology.	Recommended One year of psychology fundamentals which covers the topics of physiological psychology, sensory perceptions, social psychology, and personality theory One additional psychology course Two introductory courses in anthropology, economics, linguistics, political science, or sociology

Social Science	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended None

Sociology	Additional Requirements No additional requirements	Recommended One course in introduction to sociology One course in introduction to social problems One introductory social science course One additional social science course Two courses in an applied area of sociology such as social psychology, marriage and the family, or race and ethnicity

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