University of California Transfer Admission Eligibility Course List 2026-2027

UC-B — SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Introduction to Administration of Justice
Food, Society and the Environment
Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
Cultural Anthropology
Native Peoples of North America
Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Native Peoples of California
Magic, Witchcraft, Ritual, Myth and Religion
Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Law and Society
Intercultural Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Communication Theory, Methods, and Practice
Mass Communication: Media and Society
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
La Raza History in the United States
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Introduction to Asian American Studies
Introduction to African American Studies
African American History Through Reconstruction
African Americans in Sports
La Mujer Chicana - Chicana Feminism
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
Federal Indian Law and Policy
Ethnic Images in Film
Introduction to Native American Studies
Cultural Geography
Geography of California
World Regional Geography
Health Disparities and Equities
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1865
Western Civilization to 1715
Western Civilization since 1715
Asian American History: Early 20th Century to 21st Century
The African American Experience in American History to 1877
The African American Experience in American History since 1877
History of Traditional East Asia
History of Modern East Asia
California History
Contemporary United States History
American Military History
Chicano/Mexican American History
Russian History - 10th Century to Present
Native American History
Women in World History
Women in American History
The American West
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Human Development Through the Lifespan
Child, Family, and Community
Child Growth and Development
Psychology of Intimate Relationships and Family
The Family
Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion
Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory
American Government and Politics
Introduction to Comparative Government
Introduction to International Relations
Russian and East European Political Systems
California Politics and Government
Politics of the Developing World
American Foreign Policy
Politics of the Middle East
Terrorism
Introduction to Political Theory
Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
California Government
Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Psychology of Adjustment
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Death and Dying
Psychology of Intimate Relationships and Family
Psychology of Women
Human Sexuality
Psychology and Film
Cultural Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Race, Ethnicity and Inequality
The Family
Sociology of Women's Health
Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control
Feminism and Social Action
Sociology of Gender
Introduction to Hip Hop and Social Justice
Introduction to Social Justice
Introduction to Women's Studies
Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory
Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion
Feminism and Social Action
Sociology of Women's Health
UC-E — ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Academic Reading and Writing
Critical Thinking and Writing
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Critical Thinking
UC-H — ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Visual Communication
Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
Art Appreciation
Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance Traditions
Survey of Western Art III: Modern through Contemporary
History of Women in Art
History of Photography
History of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and Oceania
History of Latinx and Chicanx Art
History of Asian Art
History of Islamic Art
Ethical Studies in Business
Ethical Studies in Business
Visual Communication
American Sign Language III
American Sign Language IV
Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature
Introduction to Shakespeare and Popular Culture
Introduction to Literary Criticism and Critical Concepts
Literature by Women
Introduction to Drama as Literature
American Literature - Beginnings through Civil War
American Literature - Civil War to the Present
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to Shakespeare (The Drama)
Introduction to the Novel
Introduction to the Short Story
American Film Masterpieces
International Film Masterpieces
The Filmed Novel
The Documentary Film
Children's Literature
Young Adult Literature
English Literature
English Literature
World Literature
World Literature
Literature of Science Fiction
Ethnic Images in Film
Elementary French - Level II
Intermediate French - Level I
Intermediate French - Level II
Elementary German - Level II
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1865
Western Civilization to 1715
Western Civilization since 1715
Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945
The African American Experience in American History to 1877
The African American Experience in American History since 1877
History of Traditional East Asia
History of Modern East Asia
California History
Contemporary United States History
American Military History
Chicano/Mexican American History
Russian History - 10th Century to Present
Native American History
Women in American History
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Children's Literature
Introduction to Humanities I
Introduction to Humanities II
Introduction to Asian Humanities
Classical Roots of the Contemporary Western World
Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion
World Religions
Introduction to Mythology
Introduction to Atheism
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Introduction to the New Testament
Elementary Italian - Level II
Elementary Japanese - Level II
Queer (LGBTIQ) Film History
Music Appreciation
Music Theory I
Music Theory II
Music Theory III
Music Theory IV
Music Fundamentals
Introduction and History of Jazz
Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750
Survey of Music History and Literature from 1750 to Present
Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll
Introduction to Music Cultures of the World
Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Philosophy of Religion
Introduction to Asian Philosophy
History of Ancient Greek Philosophy
History of Modern Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy of Women in Western Cultures
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
Introduction to Environmental Ethics
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Ethical Studies in Business
History of Photography
Intermediate Spanish - Level I
Intermediate Spanish - Level II
Introduction to Theatre
Costume History
Diversity in American Theatre
Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion
UC-M — MATHEMATIC CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
College Algebra
Discrete Mathematics
Calculus for Social and Life Sciences
Calculus for Social and Life Sciences
The Nature of Mathematics
Modern Business Mathematics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
Business Calculus
Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
Introduction to Statistics
UC-S — PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Introduction to Plant Science
Introduction to Animal Science
Biological Anthropology
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Introduction to Planetary Systems
Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
Life in the Universe
Elementary Astronomy
Frontiers in Astronomy
General Biology
Botany
General Zoology
Microbiology
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Introduction to Biology
Concepts of Biology
Natural History, Ecology and Conservation
Marine Biology
Introduction to Plant Science
Introduction to Zoology
General Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biology: A Human Perspective
Organismal Biology
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Chemistry I
Introduction to Chemistry II
General Chemistry I - Part 1
General Chemistry I - Part 2
Chemistry - Quantitative Analysis
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Survey of Chemistry and Physics
Physical Geology
California Geology
Historical Geology
Energy, Environment, and Climate
Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Oceanography
Energy, Environment, and Climate
Natural History, Ecology and Conservation
Physical Geography
Weather and Climate
Basic Concepts in Physics
General Physics I
General Physics II
Survey of Chemistry and Physics
Principles of Physics: Mechanics
Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics
Introduction to Biopsychology
Notes:

To be eligible for UC admission, transfer students must fulfill all of the requirements listed below. Completion of this pattern is the minimum requirement for admission eligibility; it does not guarantee admission nor does it guarantee that a student will be prepared and competitive for admission to a specific UC campus or major. 

  • Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC-transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 for nonresidents). No more than 14 semester/21 quarter units of the required 60 units may be taken Pass/Not Pass, unless the student is transferring from a college or university that awards only pass credit, and;
  • Complete the following seven-course pattern requirement, earning a grade of C or better in each course: 
    • Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition (Area UC-E), and; 
    • One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (Area UC-M), and;
    • Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities (Area UC-H), the social and behavioral sciences (Area UC-B), and the physical and   biological sciences (Area UC-S).  
Restrictions may apply to UC transfer coursework. Please see ASSIST.org for more details.