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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:

  1. 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
  2. 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.

Click here for TAG eligibility requirements.

Majors that Do Not Participate in the TAG Program

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Business Administration, Dance, Developmental and Cell Biology, Genetics, Information Computer Science (ICS), Microbiology and Immunology, Music, Neurobiology, and Nursing Science.

Academic Preparation Necessary for Each Major Prior to Transfer

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Claire Trevor School of the Arts

School of Biological Sciences

Paul Merage School of Business

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering

School of Humanities

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Program in Nursing Science

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Physical Sciences

Program in Public Health

School of Social Ecology

School of Social Sciences

 

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 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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.

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
 

Drama Additional Requirements
  • No additional requirements
 

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

 

 

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 audition for this major as early as their second quarter at UCI and must have a 3.0 GPA in music theatre and acting courses
 

Studio Art
Additional Requirements
  • No additional requirements
 

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, Evolutionary Biology, and Biology/Education. 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

and

Biology/Education

Required
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter UC transferable units by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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 (3.4 for  TAG)
  • Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a C or better in each course
  • Complete one year of organic chemistry with laboratory with a C 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

 

 

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 by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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.

 

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 (3.4 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

 



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 by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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 (3.4 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)
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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

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 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.

 

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)
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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

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

School of Humanities
Required of all majors in the School of Humanities unless otherwise specified:
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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 including at least one course in composition and at least three quarter/two semester courses approved for UCI General Education Category IV from at least two different Humanities disciplines outside the major; 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

 

See additional requirements listed by individual major below.

African American Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Art History
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Asian American Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Chinese Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Classics Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Comparative Literature
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

East Asian Cultures
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

English Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

European Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Film and Media Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

French Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

German Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Global Cultures Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

History
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Japanese Language and Literature Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Korean Language and Literature
Additional Requirements
  • No additional requirements


Literary Journalism
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Philosophy
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Religious Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Spanish Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Women's Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Students who wish to be considered for the following majors should follow the required and recommended course preparation outlined below. The Information and Computer Science (ICS) major is not available until the student is enrolled at UCI.

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 (3.4 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 by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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: The introductory sequence in ICS has moved to Python. The Bren School of ICS strongly encourages all participants to become familiar with this programming language prior to matriculation. 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.


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
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, 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

 

 

 

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
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language

 

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.

 

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
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language

 

 

Computer Science and Engineering
(offered jointly with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering)
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete one year of approved calculus
  • Complete one year of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism)
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, 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.

 

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
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language
 

Software Engineering Additional Requirements 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses
  • 2 semesters or 2 quarters of approved calculus equal to UCI's Math 2A-B. If not available, two semesters equivalent to other major-related math courses are acceptable.
  • 1 year of transferable computer sciences courses, involving concepts such as those found in Python, Java, C++, or other object-oriented, high-level programming language

 

 

Interdisciplinary Studies
Required of all majors in Interdisciplinary Studies unless otherwise specified:
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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 (3.4 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

 

 

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 (3.4 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)

 

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

Program in Nursing Science
Required for Program in Nursing Science unless otherwise specified:
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless specified otherwise

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 biology: DNA to Organisms 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 human physiology equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences E109 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 Statistics 7 or 8 with a grade of B or better
  • Complete one quarter or semester of psychology equivalent  to UCI's Psychology 7A or Psychology and Social Behavior 9
  • Complete one quarter or semester of sociology equivalent to UCI's Sociology 1
  • Complete one quarter or semester of philosophy equivalent to UCI's Philosophy 4 or 5
  • Complete one quarter or semester of public health equivalent to UCI's Public health 1
  • Complete one quarter or semester of human anatomy with laboratory equivalent to UCI's Nursing Science 100 and 100L
  • Submit a supplemental application including personal statement, volunteer experiences, and two letters of recommendation; a personal interview may also be required
 


Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Required for Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences unless otherwise specified:
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • Meet all course requirements for UC admission with a minimum grade of C or better, unless specified otherwise
Pharmaceutical Sciences Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with grade of 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 B- or better in each course

 

 

School of Physical Sciences
Required of all majors in the School of Physical Sciences unless otherwise specified:
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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 Environmental Science).

See additional requirements listed by individual major below.

Chemistry Additional Requirements 
  • Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of B or better in each course
  • See school requirements for all majors
 

Earth System Science
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

 

  

Environmental Science
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

 

 

Mathematics Additional Requirements 
  • See school requirements for all majors

 

 

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

 

 

Program in Public Health
Required for all majors in the Program in Public Health unless otherwise specified:
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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.

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 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete one year of social science courses in any combination of the following topics: anthropology, economics, sociology, and/or psychology
 

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 (3.4 for TAG)
  • Complete one year of general chemistry with laboratory
  • Complete one year of courses equivalent to UCI's Biological Sciences 93 and 94.


 

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 by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment

See additional requirements listed by individual major below.

Criminology, Law and Society
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 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.
 

Psychology and Social Behavior
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 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.
 

Social Ecology
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
 

Urban Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
 

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 (3.4 for TAG), unless otherwise specified
  • Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC transferable credit by the end of the spring term prior to the fall quarter of enrollment
  • 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
 
 
Economics

and

Business Economics

and

Quantitative Economics
Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 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)

 

Chicano/Latino Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

International Studies
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Political Science
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Psychology Additional Requirements 
  • Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)

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.

 

Social Science
Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 

Sociology Additional Requirements 
  • No additional requirements
 


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