- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following course is not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without it:
Biomedical Engineering: Premedical, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following course is not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without it:
Chemical Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Two calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics
- electricity and magnetism
Civil Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Two calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics
- electricity and magnetism
The following courses are not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without them:
- Introduction to statistics
- One course in statics
- One course in engineering graphics
Computer Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following courses are not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without them:
- Programming Concepts and Methodology II
- Computer Architecture and Organization
- Circuit analysis lab
Computer Science and Engineering, B.S.
offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- Have a minimum grade of B in each of the required courses below:
- Two semesters/two quarters of single variable calculus
- Two semesters/two quarters of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism)
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One of the following additional approved transferable courses for the major:
- One course in advanced data structures
- One course in software engineering
- One course in discrete mathematics
- One course in Boolean algebra
- One course in linear algebra
- One course in Multivariable Calculus
- 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.
- C++ and Java are used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn these programming languages by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest.
- Courses beyond those required for admission may be taken at UC Irvine 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.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following course is not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without it:
- Circuit analysis lab
Environmental Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Two calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
The following courses are not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without them:
- Introduction to statistics
- Complete one course in statics
- Complete one course in engineering graphics
Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following courses are not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without them:
- One course in statics
- One course in materials science and engineering
- Circuit Analysis with lab
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Earn a grade of C or better in all listed major-preparation courses below while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following required courses:
- One year of single variable calculus
- One course in multivariable calculus
- One course in ordinary differential equations
- One course in linear algebra
- Three calculus-based physics courses with labs
- mechanics,
- electricity and magnetism,
- waves, optics & modern physics
The following courses are not required for transfer consideration, however the degree cannot be completed in two years without them:
- One course in statics
- One course in engineering graphics
- Circuit Analysis with lab
- One course in materials science and engineering
School of Humanities
African American Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Art History, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Asian American Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Chinese Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Classics, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Comparative Literature, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
East Asian Cultures, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
English, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
European Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Film and Media Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
French, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Gender and Sexuality Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
German Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Global Cultures, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
Global Middle East Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
History, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Japanese Language and Literature, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
Korean Literature and Culture, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
Literary Journalism, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Philosophy, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Religious Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Spanish, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the UC Irvine Lower Division Writing Requirement
Recommended, but not required for admission :
- Complete four semesters/six quarters, or a combination thereof, including at least one lower-division course in each of the following four areas: composition, literature, history and philosophy (a course is not required in the area of student’s major). To reach the total number of courses required, additional courses approved for UC Irvine General Education Category IV in Humanities disciplines outside the major can be selected; OR
- Complete a one-year lower division 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
- Review the two year Language other than English school requirement, and prepare accordingly: www.humanities.uci.edu/undergrad/academics/lang.php
- Complete other major-applicable courses that can be found at assist.org
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Business Information Management, B.S.
offered jointly with the Paul Merage School of Business
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- A minimum grade of B in each of the required courses below:
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language.(Python, Java, or C++) Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One year of introductory accounting theory and practice equivalent to UC Irvine's Management 30A-B
- One year of micro- and macro-economic theory equivalent to UC Irvine's Economics 20A-B
- 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. 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 UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Computer Science, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- A minimum grade of B in required courses below:
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One of the following additional approved transferable courses for the major:
- One course in advanced data structures
- One course in machine organization and assembly language (both topics must be covered)
- One course in software engineering
- One course in discrete mathematics
- One course in Boolean algebra
- One course in linear algebra
- Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Our first year of object-oriented programming is taught in Python. C++ and Java are used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn these programming languages by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Computer Science and Engineering, B.S.
Offered jointly with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- Have a minimum grade of B in each of the required courses below:
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus
- One year of calculus-based physics with labs (mechanics, electricity and magnetism)
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One of the following additional approved transferable courses for the major
- One course in advanced data structures
- One course in software engineering
- One course in discrete mathematics
- One course in Boolean algebra
- One course in linear algebra
- One course in multivariable calculus
- 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.
- C++ and Java are used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn these programming languages by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major(s) of interest.
- Courses beyond those required for admission may be taken at UC Irvine 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.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Data Science, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- A minimum grade of B in required courses below:
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus
- One course equivalent to Stats 7
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One of the following additional approved transferable courses for the major
- One course in advanced data structures
- One course in machine organization and assembly language (both topics must be covered)
- One course in software engineering
- One course in discrete mathematics
- One course in Boolean algebra
- One course in linear algebra
- One course in multivariable calculus
- Additional computer science and statistics courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Our first year of object-oriented programming is taught in Python. C++ and R is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Game Design & Interactive Media, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0
- A minimum grade of B in required courses below:
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- 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. 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 UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Informatics, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- A minimum grade of B in required courses below:
- One college level math course at a higher level than precalculus; preferably courses equivalent to UCI’s I&CSCI 6B, Statistics 7 or Statistics 67.
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Our first year of object-oriented programming is taught in Python. Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Software Engineering, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program)
- Cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0.
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- Two semesters or two 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.
- One year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). Object-oriented programming language courses that do not directly articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 can be used to satisfy the admissions requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.
- One of the following additional approved transferable courses for the major
- One course in advanced data structures
- One course in machine organization and assembly language (both topics must be covered)
- One course in software engineering
- One course in discrete mathematics
- One course in Boolean algebra
- One course in linear algebra
- Additional computer science courses beyond the two required are strongly recommended, particularly those that align with the major of interest. Our first year of object-oriented programming is taught in Python. C++ and Java is used extensively in the curriculum; therefore, transfer students should plan to learn it by studying on their own or by completing related programming courses prior to their first quarter at UC Irvine.
- Courses in Visual Basic, C, and C# are not approved preparation for this major.
Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing
Nursing Science, B.S.
(this major does not participate in the TAG program or Honors to Honors partnership )
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- One year of general chemistry equivalent to UC Irvine's Chemistry 1A/1B/1C
- One quarter or semester of biology course with laboratory equivalent to UCI’s BIO SCI 93
- One quarter or semester of genetics equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences 97
- One quarter or semester of human physiology equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences E109 or PHRMSCI 120
- One quarter or semester of human physiology lab equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences E112L or PHRMSCI 120L
- One quarter or semester of microbiology equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences M122
- One quarter or semester of microbiology lab equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences M118L or BIO SCI M115
- One quarter or semester of anatomy with lab equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences D170
- One quarter or semester of statistics equivalent to UC Irvine's Statistics 7 or 8
- One quarter or semester of psychology equivalent to UC Irvine's Psychology 7A or Psychology and Social Behavior 9
- One quarter or semester of sociology equivalent to UC Irvine's ANTHRO 2A or ANTHRO 2D or ANTHRO 41A or SOC SCI 1A or SOCIOL 1 or SOCIOL 2 or SOCIOL 3 or SOCIOL 31 or SOCIOL 44 or SOCIOL 62
- One quarter or semester of philosophy equivalent to UC Irvine's Philosophy 4 or 5
- One quarter or semester of public health equivalent to UC Irvine's Public Health 1
- Recommended:
- One quarter/semester of lifespan/developmental psychology equivalent to UC Irvine’s NURSCI 116
- One quarter/semester of nutrition equivalent to UC Irvine’s NURSCI 50
- Completion of prerequisite courses within the last 5 years
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- One year of general chemistry with laboratory equivalent to UC Irvine's Chemistry 1A/1B/1C and 1LC/1LD
- One year of organic chemistry with laboratory equivalent to UC Irvine’s Chemistry 51A/51B/51C and 51LB/51LC/51LD
- One year of general biology courses equivalent to UC Irvine’s Biological Sciences 93 and 94
- One quarter or semester of genetics equivalent to UC Irvine’s Biological Sciences 97
- To complete the BS degree in two years, transfer students must complete all of the above-listed courses and complete each of the following courses with a B or better:
- One quarter or semester of biochemistry equivalent to UC Irvine’s Biological Sciences 98
- One quarter or semester of molecular biology equivalent to UC Irvine’s Biological Sciences 99
School of Physical Sciences
Applied Physics, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses below:
- One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory for physics and engineering majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- One year of single variable calculus with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Chemistry, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses below:
- One year of general chemistry with laboratory with a grade of B or better in each course
- One year of single variable calculus
Earth System Science, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses below:
- One year of general chemistry with laboratory (preferred) or one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory
- One year of single variable calculus or one semester of single-variable calculus and one semester of statistics equivalent to UCI’s STATS 7
Environmental Science & Policy, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- One course in statistics equivalent to UC Irvine's STATS 7 with a grade of 2.5 GPA (B-) or better
Mathematics, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses below:
- One year of single variable calculus with a minimum B grade in each course
Physics, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses below:
- One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory for physics and engineering majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- One year of single variable calculus with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health
Public Health Policy, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 in all of the required courses below:
- One year of social science courses in any combination of the following topics: anthropology, economics, international studies, social ecology, sociology, political science and/or psychology
Public Health Sciences, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 in all of the required courses below:
- One year of general chemistry with laboratory
- One year of courses equivalent to UC Irvine's Biological Sciences 93 and 94
School of Social Ecology
Criminology, Law, and Society, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
Environmental Science and Policy, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- One course in statistics equivalent to UC Irvine's STATS 7 with a grade of 2.5 or better
Psychological Science, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
Students interested in the study of psychology should be aware that in addition to the Psychological Science, B.A. major offered by The School of Social Ecology, The School of Social Sciences offers majors in the field of Psychology, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurobiology.
Social Ecology, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
Urban Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
School of Social Sciences
Anthropology, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Business Economics, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- One course in microeconomics
- One course in macroeconomics
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's Mathematics 2A-B
- 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.
Chicano/Latino Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Cognitive Sciences, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.2 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete courses in calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's MATH 2A and MATH 2B with a grade of B or better
- Complete courses in psychology equivalent to UC Irvine's PSYCH 9A and PSYCH 9C with grades of B or better. PSYCH 9B to be taken at UC Irvine.
- Complete three lower division science courses equivalent to UC Irvine's LPS 30, ICS 31, ICS 32, ICS 33, MATH 2D, MATH 3A, MATH 3D, PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7D, or PHYSICS 7E with grades of B or better.
- 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.
- UC Irvine's PSYCH 9A and 9C courses include Introduction/General Psychology component.
Economics, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- One course in microeconomics
- One course in macroeconomics
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's Mathematics 2A-B
- 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.
International Studies, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Language Science, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Political Science, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Psychology, B.S.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete courses in Psychology equivalent to UC Irvine's PSYCH 9A and PSYCH 9C with a grade of 2.0 or better. PSYCH 9B to be taken at UC Irvine.
- Complete at least 4 courses in either Calculus (equivalent to UC Irvine's MATH 2A and MATH 2B); Biological Sciences (equivalent to UC Irvine's BIOL 93 and BIOL 94); Chemistry (equivalent to UC Irvine's CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1C with labs); or Physics (equivalent to PHYS 3A, PHYS 3B, PHYS 3C, with labs) with grades of 2.0 or better
- Whilenot required for transfer consideration, we recommend completing two additional courses from the list above.
- 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.
- UC Irvine's PSYCH 9A and 9C courses include Introduction/General Psychology component.
Students interested in the study of psychology should be aware that in addition to the Psychology B.S. and Cognitive Science B.S. majors offered by the School of Social Sciences, the School of Social Ecology offers a major in Psychological Sciences, and the School of Biological Sciences offers a major in Neurobiology.
Quantitative Economics, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.8 (3.4 for TAG)
- Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- One course in microeconomics
- One course in macroeconomics
- Two semesters/two quarters of approved first-year calculus equivalent to UC Irvine's Mathematics 2A-B
- One semester/quarter of approved linear algebra
- 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.
Social Policy and Public Service, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
Sociology, B.A.
- Have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 2.7 (3.4 for TAG)
- 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.
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