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TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE FALL 2023
MAJORS UCLA COLLEGE Transcultural Studies Mathematics/Economics SCHOOL OF THE ARTS African American Studies European Languages and Mathematics, Financial Actuarial AND ARCHITECTURE African and Middle Eastern Studies Transcultural Studies w/ French Mathematics for Teaching Architectural Studies American Indian Studies and Francophone Mathematics of Computation Art American Literature and Culture European Languages and Microbiology, Immunology, and Dance Ancient Near East and Egyptology Transcultural Studies w/ German Molecular Genetics Design | Media Arts Anthropology European Languages and Middle Eastern Studies World Arts and Cultures Arabic Transcultural Studies w/ Italian Molecular, Cell, and Art History European Languages and Developmental Biology SAMUELI Asian American Studies Transcultural Studies w/ Neuroscience SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Asian Humanities Scandinavian Nordic Studies Aerospace Engineering Asian Languages and Linguistics Gender Studies Philosophy Bioengineering Asian Religions Geography Physics Chemical Engineering Asian Studies Geography/Environmental Studies Physiological Science Civil Engineering Astrophysics Geology Political Science Computer Engineering Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Geophysics Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Computer Science Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences/ Global Studies Psychobiology Computer Science and Mathematics Greek Psychology Engineering Biochemistry Greek and Latin Russian Language and Literature Electrical Engineering Biology History Russian Studies Materials Engineering Biophysics Human Biology and Society Sociology Mechanical Engineering Business Economics International Development Studies Southeast Asian Studies Central and East European Languages Iranian Studies Spanish HERB ALPERT and Cultures Japanese Spanish and Community and Culture SCHOOL OF MUSIC Chemistry Jewish Studies Spanish and Linguistics Ethnomusicology Chemistry/Materials Science Korean Spanish and Portuguese Global Jazz Studies Chicana and Chicano Studies Labor Studies Statistics Music Chinese Latin Study of Religion Composition Classical Civilization Latin American Studies Education Climate Science Linguistics LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS History & Industry Cognitive Science Linguistics and Anthropology Public Affairs Performance Communication Linguistics and Asian Languages Public Affairs is listed under the UCLA Musicology Comparative Literature and Cultures College in the UC application. Applicants Computational and Systems Biology Linguistics and Computer Science are admitted to pre-major status until SCHOOL OF NURSING Data Theory Linguistics and English prerequisites are completed. Nursing-Prelicensure Earth and Environmental Science Linguistics and Philosophy Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Linguistics and Psychology UCLA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF THEATER, Economics Linguistics and Spanish AND INFORMATION STUDIES FILM AND TELEVISION Engineering Geology Linguistics, Applied Education & Social Transformation Film and Television English Marine Biology This major is listed under the UCLA Theater Environmental Science Mathematics College in the UC application. Applicants European Studies Mathematics, Applied are admitted to pre-major status until European Languages and Mathematics/Applied Science prerequisites are completed. MINORS Minors allow undergraduate students to focus on a second area of study Accounting Disability Studies Gerontology Portuguese and Brazilian Studies African American Studies Earth and Environmental Science Global Health Professional Writing African and Middle Eastern Studies East Asian Studies Global Studies Public Affairs African Studies Education Studies Greek Language and Culture Public Health American Indian Studies English Hebrew and Jewish Studies Russian Language Anthropology Entrepreneurship History Russian Literature Ancient Near East and Egyptology Environmental Engineering History of Science, Technology, Russian Studies Applied Developmental Psychology Environmental Systems and Society and Medicine Scandinavian Arabic and Islamic Studies Ethnomusicology Information and Media Literacy Science Education Armenian Studies European Languages and International Migration Studies Social Data Science Art History Transcultural Studies Iranian Music Social Thought Asian American Studies European and Transcultural Studies Iranian Studies Society and Genetics Asian Humanities w/ French and Francophone Israel Studies South Asian Studies Asian Languages European and Transcultural Studies Labor Studies Southeast Asian Studies Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences w/ German Latin Language and Culture Spanish Bioinformatics European and Transcultural Studies Latin American Studies Spanish Linguistics Biomedical Research w/ Italian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Statistics Brain and Behavioral Health European Studies and Queer Studies Structural Biology Central American Studies Evolutionary Medicine Linguistics Study of Religion Central and East European Studies Film, Television, and Digital Media Literature and the Environment Systems Biology Chicana and Chicano Studies Food Studies Mathematical Biology Theater Classical Civilization Gender Studies Mathematics Urban and Regional Studies Cognitive Science Geochemistry Mathematics of Teaching Visual and Performing Arts Community Engagement and Social Geography Mexican Studies Education Change Geography/Environmental Studies Middle Eastern Studies Comparative Literature Geology Music Industry Conservation Biology Geophysics and Planetary Physics Musicology Data Science Engineering Geospatial Information Systems Neuroscience Digital Humanities and Technologies Philosophy
transfer ADMISSION GUIDE
This guide serves as a primary resource in determining which
courses to complete for major preparation.
Applicants from California community colleges should use this guide in
conjunction with assist.org and admission.ucla.edu/transfer to determine
which specific courses you should be taking at your institution. This guide is
not a substitute or replacement for your college counselor,
who can advise you about requirements for multiple universities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UCLA Transfer Admission .................................................................... 4
Tips for Becoming a Strong Applicant ................................................. 5
The UC Application Tips & Transfer Admission Resources .................. 6
Personal Insight Questions and Campus Programs & Resources ......... 7
Deciding on a Major ............................................................................ 8
UCLA College .................................................................................... 10
School of Arts & Architecture ........................................................... 22
Samueli School of Engineering .......................................................... 25
School of Music ................................................................................. 26
School of Nursing ............................................................................. 28
School of Theater, Film & Television .................................................. 29
School of Public Affairs ...................................................................... 30
School of Education and Information Studies..................................... 31
transfer admission
UCLA is committed to being a transfer-friendly institution. Strong academic
preparation and performance make you a more competitive candidate during
the admission review process. The average GPA of admitted transfer students
is above 3.5, and admitted students have completed most or all major
preparatory courses. We give highest priority to applicants from California
community colleges and other UC campuses. UCLA admits students for fall
quarter only.
WE
WE UTILIZE
UTILIZE A
A COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
REVIEW PROCESS
PROCESS
THAT
THAT INCLUDES
INCLUDES ACADEMIC
ACADEMIC &
& PERSONAL
PERSONAL CRITERIA
CRITERIA
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter UC transferable
units completed) by the end of the spring term before you transfer.
UC transferable GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Completion of major preparation requirements by the end of
spring prior to transfer.
Completion of the following by the end of spring prior to transfer:
Two (2) transferable courses in English composition/ critical
thinking and writing
One (1) transferable math course with a prerequisite of
intermediate algebra or higher
Four (4) transferable college courses in at least two of the
following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral
sciences, physical and biological sciences
PERSONAL FACTORS
Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Employment while attending school
• Involvement in campus organizations and community service
• Family responsibilities
• Significant improvement in academics over time
• Military service
• Other opportunities or challenges that may have shaped your
educational experiences
4 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE
tips for becoming a strong applicant
Complete the math and at least one of the English
composition courses by the end of fall term prior to transfer.
Complete major prerequisites as early as possible. It is strongly Prioritize completing eligibility and major preparation
recommended you complete major preparation for highly requirements before IGETC. IGETC is not required for
selective majors such as Business Economics, Economics and admission to any major with the exception of majors in
Psychology by the fall term prior to transferring. the School of Nursing and the School of Theater, Film and
Television.
Check for transferable coursework, limitations, duplicate
courses and other restrictions to avoid being deficient in You may satisfy major preparation for majors that require
units and/or requirements* foreign language with any of the following:
• college level foreign language courses
Complete the correct course sequence for certain subjects, • AP/IB exams with an appropriate score
depending on your major. For example, if your major requires • if you attended a high school where the language
calculus, be sure you are taking the correct sequence as listed of instruction is a language other than English
on the major agreement* (typically high school outside the US).
Review your AP or IB credits to determine if they will transfer High school foreign language courses will NOT satisfy
and if they will satisfy certain UC 7-course pattern and/or UCLA major preparation requirements for admission purposes.
major preparation requirements. University of California Exam
Credit Information: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
admission-requirements/ap-exam-credits *California community college students can refer to
assist.org. Others can refer to the UCLA course
Calculate your transferable units to ensure you have descriptions, catalog, or academic department website,
completed at least 60 sem/90qtr units by the end of spring in addition to www.transferology.com.
prior to transfer
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 5
APPLYING TO UCLA SECTIONS OF
In the application, we look for intellectual curiosity and an interest in personal THE APPLICATION
development. UCLA is a dynamic place due to our creative, ambitious, and 1. About you
diverse student body. We anticipate that the applicants we admit will continually 2. Campuses & majors
contribute to the intellectual vitality, cultural life, and diversity of UCLA. 3. Academic History
4. Exam scores
WHERE TO APPLY 5. Activities & awards
The UC Application can be completed online at 6. Scholarships & programs
https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu 7. Personal Insight
APPLICATION TIMELINE
AUGUST 1 OCTOBER 1 OCT 1–NOV 30 JANUARY MARCH 2 LATE APRIL JUNE 1
UC Application The filing period for UC Application Transfer Academic FAFSA/DREAM Transfer admission Deadline for admitted
available online FAFSA/Dream Act and filing period Update (TAU) Act priority deadline decisions released transfer students to
Cal Grant Verification available for submit the Statement of
Form opens submission by Jan 31 Intent to Register (SIR)
UC APPLICATION TIPS
1. Report all institutions attended and courses on the UC 4. Submit a Transfer Academic Update to report your final fall
application exactly as they appear on your transcript; grades and planned winter/spring schedule. All applicants must
including nontransferable courses, withdrawals, academic submit a TAU by the January 31st priority deadline. Additional
renewal, college courses taken while in high school, etc. TAU submissions can be made until the end of March.
2. Report your high school’s language of instruction, if other 5. Withdrawals, incomplete grades and academic renewals are
than English not necessarily viewed negatively. Take time to address these in
your application so that we have a clear understanding of your
3. Explain any gaps in education. academic progress.
TRANSFER ADMISSION RESOURCES
Go to admission.ucla.edu/transfer for the most updated transfer information, including statistical information.
ASSIST (assist.org) provides detailed information on Transferology (transferology.com) may be consulted to view
transferable courses, major prep requirements, and course how coursework is articulated from schools other than California
articulation for students transferring from California Community Colleges to UCLA. NOTE: Transferology is an
Community Colleges. advisory tool only, and does not guarantee transferability.
UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) Center for Community College Partnerships (CCP)
is an online tool designed to help prospective UC students cccp.ucla.edu
track and plan their course work with counselors and UC
UCLA Catalog
representatives. Visit uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu catalog.registrar.ucla.edu
to learn more.
Student Transfer Outreach & Mentor Program (STOMP)
See how your AP or IB credit transfers: admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/student-transfer
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit outreach-mentor-program
admission.ucla.edu/prospect/APCredit.htm
UCLA Transferability Guide gives guidance on the types of
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit courses that are likely to meet admission requirements and be
admission.ucla.edu/prospect/ibcredit.htm transferable to UCLA. Admission staff cannot pre-evaluate courses.
admission.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/documents/UCA
Transferability.pdf
6 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE
PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS
The UC Application asks all transfer applicants to answer one 3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How
required question, and three out of seven additional questions. have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
The Personal Insight Questions offer us an opportunity to
learn more about you and to understand the experiences, 4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant
accomplishments, and points of view you would bring to educational opportunity or worked to overcome an
UCLA's undergraduate student community. educational barrier you have faced.
• Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
• Choose to respond to the three questions that are most 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and
relevant to your experience and that best reflect your the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How
individual circumstance. has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
• All questions are given equal consideration in the
6. What have you done to make your school or your
application review process. There is no advantage or
community a better place?
disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.
7. Beyond what has already been shared in your application,
REQUIRED TRANSFER APPLICANT QUESTION what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong
Please describe how you have prepared for your intended candidate for admissions to the University of California?
major, including your readiness to succeed in your
upper-division courses once you enroll at the university. Special Instructions for Veterans
UCLA is interested in learning about your military service
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
and how it may have shaped your educational path. You may
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which
choose to discuss your military experience in your personal
you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes,
insight question responses or any other relevant section.
or contributed to group efforts over time.
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in For additional resources, go to:
many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/
and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your applying-as-a-transfer/personal-insight-questions.html
creative side.
CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Academic Advancement Program First To Go Program UCLA Community Programs Office
aap.ucla.edu firsttogo.ucla.edu cpo.ucla.edu
Bruin Resource Center Honors Programs UCLA Early Care and Education
brc.ucla.edu honors.ucla.edu ece.ucla.edu
• Bruin Guardian Scholars
UCLA Career Center UCLA Study Abroad
• Bruin Underground Scholars Prog. career.ucla.edu ieo.ucla.edu
• Collegiate Recovery Program
• McKinney Vento Initiative UCLA Center for Accessible Education UCLA Transportation
• Students with Dependents Program cae.ucla.edu transportation.ucla.edu
• Undocumented Student Program LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Veterans Resource Center
lgbtq.ucla.edu
Dashew Center for International veterans.ucla.edu
Students and Scholars Scholarship Resource Center
internationalcenter.ucla.edu scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 7
deciding
ON A MAJOR
Look inward to gauge your interests, academic strengths and personal goals. But don’t
stop there. UCLA provides the rare opportunity to explore all the new subject areas and
learning experiences only a research university in an innovative global city can offer.
DO YOU NEED A SPECIFIC MAJOR FOR YOUR CAREER OR GRAD SCHOOL?
If you think your undergraduate major will determine your future career, think again! Most undergraduate majors are broad and
theoretical, providing you with marketable skills in critical thinking, writing, problem solving, and communication that are valued
by employers in every field. Keep in mind, Medical Schools, Law Schools, and Business Schools admit students from a wide variety of
undergraduate majors. These schools usually have other requirements, entrance exams, and/or interviews that you can prepare for
regardless of your undergraduate major.
FASCINATED BY LIFE, FROM A SINGLE CELL TO
THE HUMAN BODY?
If you like to explore the secrets of living organisms or you think
you might have a talent for healing, you may find your calling
in the LIFE SCIENCES like Anthropology BS, Neuroscience,
Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology, or Physiological
Science.
Sharpen your skills
INTERESTED IN THE WAYS THINGS WORK? All life science majors learn critical thinking, analytical skills,
research strategies and laboratory skills. Depending on your
If you have a talent for numbers or you like to take things apart major and course choices, you may develop ease in data mapping
— with your hands or in your imagination — you may find your or acquire specific clinical skills. Life sciences majors find jobs in
major in the PHYSICAL SCIENCES like Chemistry, Data Theory, research labs, biotech, genetic counseling or pharmaceuticals.
Engineering Geology or Environmental Science. Many go on to graduate study in neuroscience, medicine,
dentistry and other related professions.
Sharpen your skills
The physical sciences are known for rigorous measurement and
testing of hypotheses and theories. Students learn to handle INTRIGUED BY PEOPLE AND THE INSTITUTIONS
big data as easily as lab equipment. THEY CREATE?
Perhaps you have a flair for business or politics. Or maybe you
LOVER OF THE ARTS, LITERATURE AND CULTURE? like understanding how institutions work — and why they
don’t. You may find your focus in the SOCIAL SCIENCES like
Perhaps your passion is theater or painting. Or maybe you are Asian American Studies, Geography, Sociology, or Public
thrilled by literature or language as a reader or a writer. You Affairs.
may find your major in Music, the Arts, English, European and
Transcultural Languages or Linguistics. Sharpen your skills
Social science majors learn research and writing skills,
Sharpen your skills creative thinking and problem solving. Some areas —
Performing and visual arts majors get a liberal arts background notably economics — stress quantitative skills as well. Social
as well as specialized skills. Humanities majors hone their science majors bring their skills to business, consulting and
writing and research skills. Digital humanities adds new government. Some students pursue professional degrees in
dimensions such as mapping the urban history of a city space. law, public policy or management.
8 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE
HIGHLY SELECTIVE MAJORS* IN THE UCLA COLLEGE
Some majors at UCLA are significantly more selective than others, but there are multiple pathways to achieving your academic goals.
Explore different major options and consider supplementing your academic experience with a minor. Note: Minors can be declared
once students enroll at UCLA. Data is based on a three year average, 2020–2022.
SELECTIVE MAJOR APPS ADMIT RATE OTHER MAJOR OPTIONS RELATED MINOR
BIOCHEMISTRY 338 34% • MATH/APPLIED SCIENCE • Public Health
• BIOPHYSICS
BIOLOGY 1189 17% • COMPUTATIONAL & SYSTEMS BIOLOGY • Biomedical Research
• ANTHROPOLOGY BS
BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2549 10% • APPLIED MATHEMATICS • Entrepreneurship
• LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
COMMUNICATION 1166 9% • LINGUISTICS • Digital Humanities
• COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
ECONOMICS 1329 15% • MATH/ECONOMICS • Accounting
• AFRICAN & MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
HUMAN BIOLOGY 133 17% • PSYCHOBIOLOGY • Public Health
AND SOCIETY BS • ANTHROPOLOGY BA
MICROBIOLOGY, 184 26% • MOLECULAR, CELLULAR AND • Biomedical Research
IMMUNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR GENETICS • PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE 1408 36% • HISTORY • Public Affairs
• PHILOSOPHY
PSYCHOLOGY 2353 19% • COGNITIVE SCIENCE • Applied Dev.
• LINGUISTICS & PSYCHOLOGY Psychology
SOCIOLOGY 1556 35% • CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES • LGBTQ Studies
• AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
639
* The demand for the major significantly exceeds the space available. This list does not include all highly selective majors. Majors within our specialty
schools are considered highly selective and some require supplemental applications and/or auditions/interviews. For a complete list of majors and
admission information, visit the Admitted Transfer Student Profile at: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/transfer-profile
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 9
major requirements
LEGEND
THE UCLA COLLEGE Highly selective majors: demand for the major
significantly exceeds space available.
college.ucla.edu
The completion of major preparation courses is a critical part of Pre-major: Students are classified as such until
the admission process. lower division preparation courses are completed
at UCLA. Refer to the department website for more
• Complete as many major preparation courses as possible prior information.
to transfer, based on the availability of courses at your current
and/or local colleges. You must be admitted directly to the major. You will
not be able to change into this major after admission
• Complete required major preparation courses first, then focus to UCLA.
on the strongly recommended or additional courses.
High school foreign language classes will NOT
• If your chosen major does not have specific prerequisites, we satisfy major preparation requirements
expect you to demonstrate academic interest by completing
courses related to the major. Additionally, you can elaborate
on your interest in the major in the Personal Insight Question
responses and Activities section of the UC Application.
MORE INFO
For more information on deciding on a major and major
requirements, please visit:
admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/deciding-on-major
10 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDEAFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE
One African American Studies course One course in English composition (expository writing)
One civilizations of Africa course One course in critical reading and writing (composition
and literature)
If your school does NOT offer an approved course, you must One course in Introduction to American Cultures
complete one transferable course related to African American One course in Topics in American Cultures
Studies to be considered for this major. Courses in history, Two years of one foreign language or a combination of
psychology, sociology, literature, etc. related to African courses in foreign language and foreign literature
American studies are sufficient for admissions purposes.
ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EGYPTOLOGY
AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES One civilization course on Mesopotamia, Egypt,
Two years of Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish Near Eastern archaeology, or Middle Eastern cultures
or African language
Five courses from: NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must
• Art History demonstrate sincere interest in the major.
• Contemporary culture
• History (post-1750) of Africa or the Middle East
• Sociocultural anthropology ANTHROPOLOGY (B.A.)
• Contemporary world history One course in human evolution
• Cultural geography One course in archaeology
• World literature One course in sociocultural anthropology
• Comparative politics One course in culture and communication
• Microeconomics
• Economic geography
• Introductory sociology ANTHROPOLOGY (B.S.)
One course in human evolution
Required by end of spring before transfer: One course in archaeology
• One year of college level language for the major or at One course in sociocultural anthropology
least one year of high school in which the primary language One course in culture and communication
of instruction was Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, One course in statistics
Turkish or an African language. Completion of intermediate/ One year of general biology with lab for the major
advanced foreign language is strongly preferred. One year of calculus
• At least two of the preparatory courses listed above One year of general chemistry with lab
One year calculus-based physics with lab
One lower division course in organic chemistry
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
One introductory course in American Indian Studies Required by end of spring before transfer:
Two courses from the following: • Six preparatory courses.
• Sociocultural anthropology
• American politics
• Statistics
• Introduction to gender studies
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 11ART HISTORY SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
Four courses from the following: Two years of Filipino, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese
• Ancient art • Medieval art One course in Introduction to Southeast Asian Studies
• Renaissance and Baroque art • Modern art One course from the following:
• Museum Studies • African art • Languages and Cultures of Asia
• Indian/Southeast Asian art • Chinese art • Introduction to Buddhism/Zen Buddhism
• Pre-Columbian art • Japanese art • Introduction to Southeast Asian Religions
• Modern Southeast Asian Literature
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES Required by end of spring before transfer:
One lower division Asian American Studies course or • One year of a college level Asian language OR at least one
one course that focuses on Asian Americans. year of high school in which the primary language of
instruction was an Asian language. Completion
of two years of college level foreign language is
ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES MAJORS strongly preferred.
ASIAN HUMANITIES
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese
One course from the following: ASIAN STUDIES
• Asian civilization Two years of an Asian language (e.g. Chinese, Japanese,
• Introduction to Buddhism Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi/Urdu, etc.)
• Introduction to Asian religions Five courses from the following:
• Chinese art • Indian/Southeast Asian art
ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS • Asian Religions • History of Asia (post-1750)
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese • Contemporary world history • World literature
One civilization course on Asia or one introduction to • Comparative politics • Economic geography
Asian religions course • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics
One introduction to linguistic analysis course • Introductory sociology
• Asian Civilization (Chinese, Korean, or Japanese)
ASIAN RELIGIONS
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ Required by end of spring before transfer:
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese or • One year of a college level Asian language OR at
one year of Sanskrit least one year of high school in which the primary
One course in introduction to Buddhism or introduction language of instruction was an Asian language. Completion
to Asian religions of two years of college level foreign language is
strongly preferred.
CHINESE • JAPANESE • KOREAN • At least two of the courses listed above
Two years of the selected language
One accompanying civilization course
12 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDEASTROPHYSICS BIOCHEMISTRY
One and a half years of calculus through multivariable One year of calculus
Linear algebra One year of general chemistry with lab
Differential equations One year of biology with lab for the major
One and a half years of calculus-based physics (cellular, molecular, genetic)
(mechanics, electricity, magnetism, electrodynamics, One year of organic chemistry with lab
optics, and special relativity) One year of calculus-based physics
Two courses in astrophysics (stars, nebulae, stellar Multivariable calculus
evolution, galaxies, and cosmology) Linear algebra
One course in computer programming
One course in general chemistry Required by end of spring before transfer:
• One year of calculus
Required by end of spring before transfer: • One year of general chemistry with lab
• One and a half years of calculus through multivariable • One year of biology with lab for the major
• One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, • One year of organic chemistry with lab
electricity, and magnetism)
• Linear algebra
BIOLOGY
See Life Sciences.
ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES
One year of calculus
One year of calculus-based physics BIOPHYSICS
One year of general chemistry with laboratory One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
One course in C++ programming or Matlab for Geoscientists Linear algebra
Climate Science Differential equations
Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric One and a half years of calculus-based physics
and Oceanic Sciences (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.)
One year of general chemistry
One course in biology with lab for the major
ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES/MATHEMATICS (cellular, molecular)
One and half years of calculus through multivariable
Linear Algebra Required by end of spring before transfer:
Differential Equations • One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
One year of calculus-based Physics • One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics,
One C++ programming course or Matlab for Geoscientists electricity, and magnetism)
Climate Science • Linear algebra
Introduction in Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric
and Oceanic Sciences
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 13BUSINESS ECONOMICS
One course in microeconomics
One course in macroeconomics
One year of calculus
(from the math/physical science sequence)
One course in introduction to financial accounting
One course in introduction to managerial accounting
One advanced course in English composition
Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer.
CENTRAL & EAST EUROPEAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES
One course in introduction to Central, Eastern Europe and
Slavic civilization. CHICANA & CHICANO STUDIES
One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano history
NOTE: If course is not available, applicants must demonstrate and culture
sincere interest in the major. One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano social
structure and contemporary conditions
Two years of college level Spanish
CHEMISTRY MAJORS
CHEMISTRY • CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE Required by end of spring before transfer:
ALL MAJORS: • One year of college level Spanish OR at least one year of
One and a half years of calculus through multivariable high school in which the primary language of instruction was
One course in Linear Algebra Spanish.
One year of general chemistry with lab
One course in organic chemistry with lab
One course in calculus-based physics with lab CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
One year of Greek or Latin
Required by end of spring before transfer: One course in classical Greek culture
• One and a half years of calculus through multivariable One course in Roman civilization
• One year of general chemistry with lab Two courses from the following:
• One course in organic chemistry with lab • Classical mythology
• One course in calculus-based physics with lab • Classical archaeology
• One course in Linear Algebra • Greek or Latin literature in translation
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must
CHEMISTRY: demonstrate sincere interest in the major.
• A second semester of calculus-based physics with lab
• A second semester of organic chemistry with lab
CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE: CLIMATE SCIENCE
• Two additional semesters of calculus-based physics with lab One year of calculus
One year of calculus-based physics
One general chemistry course with laboratory
One course in programming (Matlab or Python)
One introductory statistics course
14 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDECOGNITIVE SCIENCE COMPUTATIONAL AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
One year of calculus One year of general chemistry with lab
One course in introductory psychology One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
One course in introductory biology or biology for the major Linear algebra
One course in introductory physics or chemistry Differential equations
One course in philosophy (critical reasoning, philosophy of One and a half years of calculus-based physics
science, or philosophy of the mind) (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.)
One course in introduction to C++ programming One year of biology with laboratory for majors
One course in intermediate C++ programming One intro course in computer science or computer
One additional computer programming course programming
One Statistics course (equivalent to UCLA’s Stats 10 or
Required by end of spring before transfer: Life Sciences 40)
• A minimum of seven courses, including at least one
computing course
DATA THEORY
One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
COMMUNICATION Linear algebra or differential equations
One course in introduction to mass and interpersonal One introductory course in statistics
communication Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
One course in principles of public speaking • Complete the full calculus series (encompassing
One course in introduction to linguistics, meaning of single variable, multivariable, linear algebra, and
communication, or culture in communication differential equations)
One statistics course • One introductory course in C++
Three courses from the following four areas:
• Introductory psychology
• Introduction to American government/politics EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (B.A.)
• Introductory sociology One introductory course in Earth science
• Microeconomics or intro to political economy One year of general chemistry with lab
One calculus course
A minimum UC-transferable GPA of 3.70 is required. Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
• One course in biology with lab for the major (evolution)
Required by end of fall before transfer: • One course in calculus-based physics with
• A minimum of four major prep courses, all courses must lab (mechanics)
be taken for a letter grade.
NOTE: If two courses are listed in ASSIST as equivalents of
Comm 10, then BOTH courses must be completed in order to
satisfy this major requirement
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
One course in English composition (expository writing)
One course in critical reading and writing (composition
and literature)
Two survey courses in world or English literature
Students must demonstrate one year of proficiency in a
foreign language. Completion of two years of a foreign
language is highly recommended.
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 15ECONOMICS EUROPEAN LANGUAGES AND TRANSCULTURAL STUDIES
One course in microeconomics French and Francophone German
One course in macroeconomics Italian Scandinavian
One year of calculus (from math/physical science sequence) European and Transcultural Language
One advanced course in English composition • Two years of college level courses in the declared language or
at least one year of high school in which the primary language
Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all of instruction was the declared language
preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer. • One course in European literature, culture, film or media
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY EUROPEAN STUDIES
One introductory course in Earth science Two years of a modern European language other than English
One year of general chemistry with lab Five courses from the following:
One year of calculus • History of Europe (post-1750) • French Literature
Additional recommended coursework prior to transfer • Russian Film • French Culture/Civilization
• A second year of calculus • Russian Literature • Sociocultural anthropology
• Cultural geography • Contemporary world history
• World literature • Comparative politics
ENGLISH • Macroeconomics • Introductory sociology
One course in English composition (expository writing) • Economic geography • Microeconomics
One course in critical reading and writing
(composition and literature) Required by end of spring before transfer:
One year survey of literature in English • One year of college level modern European language OR at
• British lit to 1850 least one year of high school in which the primary language
• Either British lit from 1850 or survey of American lit of instruction was a modern European language. Completion
Two years of a foreign language or a combination of three of intermediate/advanced foreign language is strongly
foreign language and two foreign literature in preferred.
translation courses. • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GENDER STUDIES
One course in statistics One multidisciplinary gender studies course
One course in introduction to environmental science or
introduction to earth science If your school does NOT offer an approved course, you must
One year of calculus complete one transferable course related to gender/women to
One year of general chemistry with lab be considered for this major. Courses in history, psychology,
One year of general biology with lab for the major sociology, literature, anthropology, etc. related to women/
(evolution, cellular) gender are sufficient for admissions purposes.
One year of calculus-based physics
(mechanics, electricity, and magnetism)
Two additional courses from the following: GEOGRAPHY
• One semester of organic chemistry One physical or biogeography course
• Third semester of calculus One cultural, economic or world regions geography course
• Third semester of calculus-based physics One statistics course
• General biology with lab for the major (molecular)
16 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDEGEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GLOBAL STUDIES (continued)
One course in physical geography or biogeography Required by end of spring before transfer:
One course in cultural, economic, or world • A minimum of six preparatory courses must be
regions geography completed and a supplemental application must be
One course in people and ecosystems submitted during the fall term to which you were
One statistics course admitted. No more than two semesters of foreign
language may be used toward the minimum six major
preparation courses required.
GEOLOGY
One introductory course in Earth science NOTE: See the major agreement on assist.org for more
One year of general chemistry with lab details of the major requirements.
One year of calculus High school language of instruction is NOT acceptable
One course in genetics to satisfy the foreign language requirement; students
are strongly encouraged to complete at least one year of
language prior to matriculation.
GEOPHYSICS
One introductory course in Earth science
One year of calculus HISTORY
One semester of calculus-based physics with lab Two semester or three quarter courses from histories of:
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: • United States • Europe • Africa
• Second year of calculus • Asia • Latin America • Near East
• Second semester of calculus-based physics with lab. • Science and Technology
NOTE: Completion of at least three courses is strongly
GLOBAL STUDIES recommended.
One course in introduction to globalization
One statistics course
Two years of a modern foreign language HUMAN BIOLOGY & SOCIETY (B.A.)
Five courses, with no more than two from any of the One course in human evolution
following three categories: One year of biology with lab for the major
Culture and Society (evolution, cellular)
• Group-A: Sociocultural anthropology, cultural One statistics course
geography, global music, world literature, culture and One semester of general chemistry
communication, introduction to gender studies Three courses from the following:
• Group-B: History of Asian Americans, introduction to • Philosophy (contemporary moral issues, political
Chicana/Chicano studies, world civilizations and cultures philosophy, philosophy of science, or ethical theory)
(social structure & contemporary conditions) • Introduction to gender studies
Governance and Conflict • Sociocultural anthropology
• Contemporary world history, history of Africa, • Cultural geography
comparative or world politics, political theory, or • Introduction to sociology
introduction to sociology • Intro to Chicana/Chicano Studies (social structure &
Markets and Resources contemporary conditions)
• Introduction to economic geography, environment and
sustainability, sociology of migration, microeconomics, Required by end of spring before transfer:
or macroeconomics • A minimum of five major preparatory courses must
be completed.
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 17INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES LABOR STUDIES (continued)
One economics course (economic geography, NOTE: If there are no existing, articulated courses, applicants
microeconomics, or macroeconomics) should demonstrate sincere interest in the major and are
One statistics course encouraged to complete IGETC or the general education course
Three courses from the following: pattern.
• Sociocultural anthropology
• Cultural or regional geography
• Introduction to globalization LANGUAGE MAJORS
• Introduction to International and Area Studies ARABIC AFRICAN LANGUAGES
• Contemporary history/ civilization/culture of a GREEK GREEK & LATIN
developing region of the world IRANIAN STUDIES LATIN
• Comparative or world politics SPANISH SPANISH & LINGUISTICS
• Introduction to sociology SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
• Introductory gender studies PORTUGUESE AND BRAZILIAN STUDIES
• Introduction to International Development Studies RUSSIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
Two years of a modern foreign language
All language majors:
Required by end of spring before transfer: At least one year of courses in the selected language
• A minimum of six preparatory courses must be completed A second year of courses in the selected language is
and a supplemental application must be submitted during recommended prior to admission
the fall quarter in which you are admitted.
Required by end of spring before transfer:
NOTE: High school language of instruction is NOT acceptable • One year of college level coursework in the declared
to satisfy the foreign language requirement; students language OR at least one year of high school in which the
are strongly encouraged to complete at least one year of primary language of instruction was the declared language.
language prior to matriculation. Completion of two years of college level foreign language is
strongly preferred.
JEWISH STUDIES
One social, cultural, and religious institutions of LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Judaism course Two years each of Spanish and Portuguese
Students intending to enter the Jewish Religion, (or an indigenous language of Latin America)
Jewish Literature & Culture, or Israeli Studies track: Five courses from the following:
• One year of Hebrew language • History of Latin America (Colonial)
• History of Latin America (Modern)
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must • Latin American Cultures
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography
• Contemporary world history • World literature
• Comparative politics • Economic geography
LABOR STUDIES • Microeconomics • Macroeconomics
One interdisciplinary labor history course • Introductory sociology
One social structure and contemporary conditions course
related to labor and/or social movements Required by end of spring before transfer:
Two courses from: • One year of college level Spanish or Portuguese OR at
• Intro to Black Studies • History of Asian Americans least one year of high school in which the primary
• Asian American Movement • Intro to Chicano/a Studies language of instruction was Spanish or Portuguese.
• Intro to Gender Studies • Modern Latin America Completion of two years of college level foreign language is
• Globalization: Regional Development and strongly preferred.
World Economy • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above
(in addition to foreign language).
18 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDELIFE SCIENCES MAJORS
BIOLOGY
ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, & EVOLUTION
HUMAN BIOLOGY & SOCIETY (B.S.)
MARINE BIOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, & MOLECULAR
GENETICS
MOLECULAR, CELL, & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
NEUROSCIENCE
PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOBIOLOGY
Required by end of spring before transfer:
• One year of biology with lab for the major
• One year of calculus
• One year of general chemistry with lab
• One semester of organic chemistry with lab
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: LINGUISTICS (continued)
• A second semester of organic chemistry Required by end of spring before transfer:
• One year of calculus-based physics • One year of college level coursework in the declared
(mechanics, electricity and magnetism) language OR at least one year of high school in which
the primary language of instruction was the
NOTE: You must be admitted directly into a life science declared language.
major; you will not be able to change from a non-life sci
ence major into a life science major after admission
to UCLA. MATHEMATICS MAJORS
MATHEMATICS
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
LINGUISTICS MAJORS MATHEMATICS OF COMPUTATION
APPLIED LINGUISTICS FINANCIAL ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
LINGUISTICS MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE
LINGUISTICS & ANTHROPOLOGY MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS
LINGUISTICS & ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHING
LINGUISTICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
LINGUISTICS & ENGLISH Required by end of spring before transfer:
LINGUISTICS & PHILOSOPHY • One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
LINGUISTICS & PSYCHOLOGY and either linear algebra or differential equations
LINGUISTICS & SPANISH
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
All linguistics majors: • Complete the full calculus series (single variable,
One course in introduction to linguistics multivariable, linear algebra, and differential
Two years of one foreign language equations)
Additional requirements for each major can be found at • One introductory course in C++
linguistics.ucla.edu
Additional requirements for the Mathematics majors can
be found at math.ucla.edu
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 19MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
One year of Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish,
or another modern Middle Eastern language
Two courses from the following:
• History of the Middle East
• Survey of religious, political and cultural history
of Jerusalem
• Survey of great civilizations of ancient Near East
• Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
• Survey of modern Middle Eastern cultures
Required by end of spring before transfer:
• One year of college level modern Middle Eastern
language OR at least one year of high school in which
the primary language of instruction was a modern
Middle Eastern Language
NORDIC STUDIES
While there are no specific preparation courses required
for admission into this major, the department recommends
completion of IGETC or the General Education course pattern
at your college. For more information regarding major
preparation, please visit, scandinavian.ucla.edu.
PHILOSOPHY
One introductory course in philosophy of the mind or in
skepticism and rationality
One introductory course in ethical theory
One introductory course in symbolic logic POLITICAL SCIENCE
One additional introductory philosophy course Four of the following courses:
(e.g., contemporary moral issues, Western philosophy, • Introduction to political theory
introduction to philosophy, etc.) • International relations/world politics
• Introduction to American government/politics
• Introduction to comparative politics
PHYSICS (B.A. & B.S.) • Politics and strategy
One and a half years of calculus through multivariable • Diversity and disagreement
Linear algebra One course in statistics
Differential equations
One and a half years of calculus-based physics Required by end of spring before transfer:
(mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.) • A minimum of three preparatory courses must
One year of general chemistry be completed
Required by end of spring before transfer: NOTE: Only approved statistics courses can satisfy the major
• One and a half years of calculus through multivariable requirement. See www.assist.org.
• One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity,
and magnetism)
• Linear Algebra
20 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDEPSYCHOLOGY STATISTICS
One course in introductory psychology One introductory course in statistics
One course in introductory biology or biology for One and a half years of calculus through multivariable
the major
One course in introductory physics or chemistry NOTE: Only approved statistics courses can satisfy the ma
One course in philosophy jor requirement (see assist.org articulation agreement by
One quantitative reasoning course in statistics, major). If your school does NOT offer an approved course,
finite mathematics, calculus, computer science theory, you must still complete one transferable statistics course
or programming in C++ to be considered for this major.
Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer. STUDY OF RELIGION
One course in introduction to history of religion
One course in introduction to philosophy of religion
RUSSIAN STUDIES Two courses from:
Two years of Russian language • Introduction to Buddhism
One course in introduction to Russian civilization • Sociocultural anthropology
• Western civilization
Required by end of spring before transfer: • Introduction to civilizations of Africa
• One year of college level Russian OR at least one • History of China, Japan, India, or the Near and
year of high school in which the primary language of Middle East
instruction was Russian. Completion of two years of
college level foreign language is strongly preferred.
SOCIOLOGY
One course in introduction to sociology
One course in statistics
SPANISH AND COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
Two years of Spanish language
One Spanish civilization course
One Spanish American civilization course
Required by end of spring before transfer:
• One year of college level Spanish OR at least one
year of high school in which the primary language
of instruction was Spanish. Completion of two years
of college level foreign language is strongly preferred.
UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 21KEY POINTS
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 at the time of application
• IGETC Required: No, but strongly encouraged
• Double-major possible: Yes, it is possible to double
major with a major in the College, but it can be difficult
due to the high number of course requirements in
most UCLA Arts majors. Double major requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Supplemental application required: YES, varies by
major (e.g., portfolio or audition, artist statements,
and other materials as requested; additional fees may
apply). See arts.ucla.edu/apply for details.
• Supplemental Application Deadlines:
Architectural Studies – January 20, 2023
Art – January 20, 2023
DESMA – December 15, 2022
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Dance – December 15, 2022
AND ARCHITECTURE World Arts and Cultures – December 15, 2022
arts.ucla.edu • For all candidates: Two transferable English and one
admissions@arts.ucla.edu | 310.825.8981 transferable math course must be completed by end of
spring prior to transfer.
• ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
• ART
• DANCE Admission to the Architectural Studies major is very competitive. The
• DESIGN | MEDIA ARTS supplemental application carries significant weight in the evaluation
• WORLD ARTS AND CULTURES process. While it may be beneficial to complete the courses listed
below as recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they
Applicants are considered on the basis of academic will transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower
achievement as well as supplemental materials specific division requirements will be determined by the department in the
to each major. California community college students summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive course
are strongly encouraged to complete IGETC; all other documentation may be required for consideration.
transfer students are encouraged to make progress toward
completion of the school’s general education requirements. SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR:*
The School of Arts and Architecture will consider Two courses in the history of architecture
sophomore transfer applicants. For more information, Pre-history–Mannerism and 1600–Present
please view: arts.ucla.edu/apply One introduction to architectural studies course
*Most transfer applicants will be required to complete these three
preparatory courses at UCLA.
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES ART
The focus of the Architectural Studies major is on the built The Department of Art is committed to professional art training
environment. The curriculum conceives of architecture as a within the context of a research university. The department provides
cultural, creative, and technical practice and a discipline with students with a broad exposure to the arts and encourages new
direct social impact. Within the context of a liberal arts education, fields of investigation. Students work in more than one medium
a finely balanced set of architecture and urban design courses and explore mixed media possibilities as well in areas of painting,
ranging from the history and theory of design to contemporary drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, printmaking, new
building technologies will provide students with a diverse genres, and theory. The intent of the program is to provide the
foundation of knowledge in the field of architecture and prepare framework, both through coursework and independent study, to
them for graduate school and/or careers in a wide range of fields. assist each student in the development of their own body of work.
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