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TRANSFER
ADMISSION
GUIDE YOUR GUIDE
2019 through the
transfer admission
process
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 www.assist.org and www.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
The UC Application & Personal Insight Questions................ 5
Words of Advice from UCLA Transfer Admission Experts.....6
Transfer Resources and Important Links.............................. 7
Deciding on a Major............................................................8
College of Letters & Science.............................................. 10
School of Arts & Architecture............................................ 22
School of Engineering and Applied Science....................... 25
School of Music................................................................. 26
School of Nursing.............................................................. 28
School of Theater, Film & Television.................................. 29
School of Public Affairs...................................................... 30
APPLICATION TIMELINE
TRANSFeR admission AUGUST 1
UC Application
OCTOBER 1
The filing period
NOVEMBER 1–30
UC Application
JANUARY
Transfer Academic
LATE APRIL
Transfer admission
JUNE 1
Deadline for admitted
available online for FAFSA/Dream filing period Update (TAU) available decisions released transfer students to
UCLA is committed to being a transfer-friendly institution. Strong Act and Cal Grant for completion by submit the Statement of
Verification Form January 31st Intent to Register (SIR)
academic preparation and performance make you a more competitive
opens
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 APPLYING TO UCLA SECTIONS OF
priority to applicants from California community colleges and other We are looking for intellectual curiosity and your interest in personal THE APPLICATION
UC campuses. UCLA admits students for fall quarter only. development in your application. UCLA is a dynamic place due to our creative, 1. Campuses & Majors
ambitious, and diverse student body. We anticipate the applicants we admit 2. Scholarships
will contribute to the intellectual vitality, cultural life, and diversity of UCLA. 3. About You
WE UTILIZE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS WHERE TO APPLY
4. Academic History
THAT INCLUDES ACADEMIC & PERSONAL CRITERIA
5. Activities & Awards
The UC Application can be completed online at 6. Personal Insight Questions
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
ACADEMIC CRITERIA
• Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter UC transferable
units completed) by the end of the spring term before APPLICATION TIPS PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS
you transfer.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher earned in all transferable courses. Report courses exactly as they appear on your transcript, The UC Application asks all transfer applicants to answer one and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express
• Progress towards completion of major preparation requirements including nontransferable courses and withdrawals. You required question, and three out of seven additional questions. your creative side.
by the end of spring prior to transfer. For more information must report all courses completed at any post-secondary The Personal Insight Questions offer us an opportunity to
regarding major preparation requirements, utilize institution. You may not omit any courses or previous learn more about you and to understand the experiences, 3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How
www.assist.org and www.admission.ucla.edu/transfer for the institutions from your UC application. accomplishments, and points of view you would bring to have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
most current updates. UCLA's undergraduate student community.
• Completion of the following by the end of spring prior to transfer: Provide an accurate email address on your UC application • Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. 4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant
- Two (2) transferable courses in English composition/ and check that account regularly. You may receive • Choose to respond to the three questions that are most educational opportunity or worked to overcome an
critical thinking and writing important information via email throughout the relevant to your experience and that best reflect your educational barrier you have faced.
- One (1) transferable math course with a prerequisite admission review process. individual circumstance.
of intermediate algebra or higher • All questions are given equal consideration in the 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and
- Four (4) transferable college courses in at least two List the language of instruction at your high school. application review process. There is no advantage or the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How
of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others. has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences. Provide your fall grades and planned spring coursework
in January through the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) REQUIRED TRANSFER APPLICANT QUESTION 6. What have you done to make your school or your
PERSONAL CRITERIA by January 31st. We cannot review your application if you Please describe how you have prepared for your intended community a better place?
• Employment while attending school have not submitted your TAU. major, including your readiness to succeed in your
• Involvement in campus organizations and community service upper-division courses once you enroll at the university. 7. Beyond what has already been shared in your application,
• Family responsibilities Explain any gaps in education. what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong
• A return to school where early grades are not indicative of strong ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS candidate for admissions to the University of California?
academic performance Withdrawals, incomplete grades, and academic renewals 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which
• Military service are not necessarily viewed negatively. Take time to you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, Special Instructions for Veterans
• Other opportunities or challenges that may have shaped your address these in your application so that we have a clear or contributed to group efforts over time. UCLA is interested in learning about your military service
educational experiences understanding of your academic progress. and how it may have shaped your educational path. You may
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in choose to discuss your military experience in your personal
You can import information directly into the UC Application many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, insight question responses or any other relevant section.
from the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP).
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words of advice
FROM UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION EXPERTS
Important Links
Please refer to admission.ucla.edu/transfer for the most
updated transfer information, including statistical information.
Academic Advancement Program
www.aap.ucla.edu
Alumni Scholarships
www.alumni.ucla.edu
Bruin Resource Center
www.brc.ucla.edu
Campus Tours
transfer resources
www.admission.ucla.edu/tours
UCLA Career Center
ASSIST (www.assist.org) provides detailed information
www.career.ucla.edu
on transferable courses, major prep requirements, and
UCLA Catalog course articulation.
catalog.registrar.ucla.edu
UC Math and English Requirements
A common misstep students make is postponing these UCLA Center for Accessible Education UCLA Admission Representatives visit many California
required courses until the spring term. Doing so leaves www.cae.ucla.edu community colleges throughout the year. Visit your
students with no options should they drop or fail one of Center for Community College Partnership (CCCP) college transfer center to schedule an appointment.
these courses. www.cccp.ucla.edu You can also view our Meet Your Counselor page to
Tip: Students are encouraged to take their required English Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars find the contact information for your school’s assigned
and math courses as early as possible with at least one www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu representative: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
English course completed by the end of fall. UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships meet-your-counselor.htm
www.financialaid.ucla.edu
Transferable Coursework UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP)
Housing
IGETC Certification vs. Major Preparation Requirements Students may be missing units because a course was not www.housing.ucla.edu is an online tool designed to help prospective
IGETC is NOT a requirement for admission to UCLA, though it transferable, or did not receive credit due to limitations, UC students track and plan their course work with
Registrar’s Office—Residence Deputy
is highly recommended for students applying to all schools, duplication or other restrictions (outlined on www.assist.org). counselors and UC representatives.
registrar.ucla.edu/fees-residence/residence-requirements
except the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Visit uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu to learn more.
Applied Science. To be competitive for admission to UCLA, California community college students should review their ROTC Programs
students should focus on completing general UC transfer courses on www.assist.org and complete all courses by the Air Force: www.afrotc.ucla.edu Intersegmental General Education Transfer
requirements and major prep first. end of spring prior to transfer. Courses completed in the Army: www.milsci.ucla.edu Curriculum (IGETC) enables California community
Tip: Students are able to use the Summer prior to summer immediately prior to transfer cannot be used to fulfill Navy: www.navy.ucla.edu college students to complete UC general education
transfer to finish remaining courses for IGETC but these courses the minimum unit requirement. Scholarship Resource Center requirements before they transfer.
cannot be used to meet transfer admission requirements. www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu
Students who have completed courses outside the California Student Transfer Outreach & Mentor Program (STOMP) Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Community College system should compare those course www.admission.ucla.edu/stomp www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/APCredit.htm
descriptions with courses in the UCLA General Catalog UCLA Summer Sessions
(http://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu). UCLA does not www.summer.ucla.edu International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
pre-evaluate course transferability prior to submission of www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/ibcredit.htm
UCLA Transfer Student Center
an application.
www.transfers.ucla.edu
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deciding ON A MAJOR
FALL 2017 HIGHLY SELECTIVE MAJORS*
COMPARED WITH ALTERNATIVE MAJORS
Some majors at UCLA are significantly more competitive than others, but there are multiple pathways to achieving your goals. Explore
different options, and if you choose to apply to a less selective major, consider supplementing your academic experience with a minor.
Note: Minors can be declared once students enroll at UCLA.
If you think your undergraduate major will determine your future career, think again! Most undergraduate Admit Rate Admitted Applied (Transfers Data Only)
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. Biochemistry 28% 110 391
Chemistry 29% 87 299
Geology 12% 4/34 related minor: Public Health
MOST DESIRED SKILLS EMPLOYERS
WANT FROM RECENT GRADUATES Biology 18% 158 876
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Math/Applied Science 21% 6/28
Any major is appropriate for medical school preparation. UCLA Anthropology BS 20% 16/79 related minor: Biomedical Research
Scientific/Technological Skills
students who have gone on to medical school have majored
70%
in a wide variety of areas, including Anthropology, Business, Business Economics 11% 222 2011
Innovation/Creativity
Communication, Music, Political Science, and Religion. Applied Mathematics 45% 92 204
70%
Asian Studies 62% 75/120 related minor: Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Majors at the Top 11 Medical Teamwork/Collaboration
Schools for Primary Care - Fall 2016 Entering Class 71% Communication Studies 12% 115 955
Ethical Decision Making Linguistics 64% 78 121
75% Comparative Literature 59% 39/66 related minor: Digital Humanities
Analyze/Solve Complex Problems
75% Economics 14% 189 1349
Knowledge/Skills Applied to Real World Settings Mathematics 41% 93 226
78% European Studies 17% 1/6 related minor: Accounting
Biological Sciences 43% Social Sciences 14% Other Majors 19%
Critical Thinking/Analytical Reasoning
Physical Sciences 20% Other Health Professions 4% 81% English 42% 270 643
Source: FARRAN POWELL/USN&WR American Lit. & Culture 73% 33/44
Effective Oral/Written Communication
Classical Civilization 54% 7/13 related minor: English
89%
UCLA School of Law
Source: Association of American Colleges & Universities www.aacu.org/leap
Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to International Dev Studies 29% 40/139
apply, and the Law School Admissions Committee does not Geography 65% 55/84
prefer certain majors over others. The study of law transcends Cntl & East Euro Lang & Cult 40% 2/5 related minor: Global Studies
any individual academic discipline.
Political Science 37% 410 1108
UCLA Anderson School of Management History 64% 307 479
Below is a breakdown of undergraduate majors for the MBA
Class of 2019.
27% Business
27.3%
COLLEGE GRADUATES
Asian American Studies
Psychology
Cognitive Science
33%
21%
35%
18/57
51/146
353
related minor: Public Affairs
1680
15% Engineering EMPLOYED IN FIELDS Linguistics & Psychology 47% 21/45 related minor: Applied Developmental Psychology
RELATED TO THEIR
22% Humanities COLLEGE MAJOR
16% Economics
Sociology 37% 459 1239
Gender Studies 61% 119 195
11% Other
Spanish, Cmty & Culture 52% 17/33 related minor: LGBTQ Studies
Source: US Bureau of the Census. 2010 American Community Survey, author's
9% Math/Science calculations. Note: Individuals with graduate degrees are not included in the
calculation of college major matching because the information available on
Source: UCLA Anderson School of Management majors relates to the undergraduate degree.
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/degrees/mba-program/admissions/requirements
*The demand for the major significantly exceeds space available. For a complete list of majors with detailed information,
8 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE please visit the Admitted Transfer Student Profile webpage at: www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof17.htm UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 9
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE (continued)
One African American Studies course Two years of one foreign language or a combination of
One civilizations of Africa course courses in foreign language and foreign literature
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must Effective for fall 2020 admission and thereafter, to be
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. considered for the American Literature & Culture major,
students will need to complete the following major prep: One
course in English composition (expository writing), One course
AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES in critical reading and writing (composition and literature),
Two years of Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, the equivalent of UCLA’s English 11 (American Cultures) , the
or African language equivalent of UCLA’s English 87 (Topics in American Cultures),
One course from: and two years of one foreign language or a combination of
• Art history • Contemporary culture courses in foreign language and foreign literature.
• History (post-1750) of Africa or the Middle East
Two courses from: Effective fall 2020, one year of British literature will no longer be
• Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography accepted as preparation for this major.
• Contemporary world history • World literature
Two courses from: ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EGYPTOLOGY
• Comparative politics • Economic geography One civilization course on Mesopotamia, Egypt,
• Microeconomics • Introductory sociology Near Eastern archaeology, or Middle Eastern cultures
major LEGEND
Required by end of spring before transfer: NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must
requirements
Highly selective majors - demand for the • One year of college level language for the major (see above) demonstrate sincere interest in the major.
major significantly exceeds space available. or at least one year of high school in which the primary
language of instruction was Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew,
Pre-major - Students apply as a pre-major Persian, Turkish or an African language ANTHROPOLOGY (B.A.)
and are classified as pre-majors until lower • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above One course in human evolution
division preparation courses are completed (in addition to foreign language) One course in archaeology
at UCLA. Refer to the department website for One course in sociocultural anthropology
THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS more information. NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign One course in culture and communication
AND SCIENCE language is strongly preferred.
www.college.ucla.edu MAJOR PREP TIPS ANTHROPOLOGY (B.S.)
You should complete as many major preparatory courses AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES One course in human evolution
as possible prior to transferring based on the availability Students MUST complete their major preparation One introductory course in American Indian studies One course in archaeology
of the courses at your current school and/or local schools. requirements by the end of spring prior to transfer. Two courses from the following: One course in sociocultural anthropology
California community college students are strongly • Sociocultural anthropology One course in culture and communication
encouraged to complete IGETC; all other transfer students Students MUST take the correct calculus course • American politics One course in statistics
are encouraged to make progress toward completion of the sequence for their major. Visit www.assist.org to • Statistics One year of general biology w/lab for the major
UCLA general education requirements. determine the required calculus course or sequence • Introduction to gender studies One year of calculus
that fulfills major preparation requirements. One year of general chemistry w/lab
There may be additional lower division requirements that One year calculus-based physics w/lab
students can complete at their current institutions or Students applying to a highly selective major AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE One lower division course in organic chemistry
at UCLA. Should a major not have specific prerequisites, should complete the majority of their major prep One course in English composition (expository writing)
we expect students to demonstrate academic interest by as early as possible. One course in critical reading and writing (composition Required by end of spring before transfer:
completing courses related to the major. and literature) • A minimum of six preparatory courses.
The most competitive applicants for Business Economics, One year survey of literature in English
Economics, and Psychology will have completed all • British literature to 1850 NOTE: Effective for fall 2019 admission, students must
major prep by the end of fall prior to transfer. • British literature from 1850 or survey of American lit complete the equivalent for UCLA's Life Science 7A, 7B,
and 7C in order to satisfy major preparation.
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ASTROPHYSICS BIOCHEMISTRY
One and a half years (3 semesters/4 quarters) One year of calculus (2 semesters/3 quarters)
of calculus with analytic geometry through One year of general chemistry with lab
multivariable One year of biology with lab for the major
Linear algebra (cellular, molecular, genetic)
Differential equations One year of organic chemistry with lab
One and a half years of calculus-based physics Two semesters/two quarters of calculus-based physics
(mechanics, electricity, magnetism, electrodynamics, Multivariable calculus
optics, and special relativity) Linear algebra
ART HISTORY ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS Two courses in astrophysics (stars, nebulae, stellar
Two courses from the following: Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ evolution, galaxies, and cosmology) Required by end of spring before transfer:
• Ancient art • Medieval art Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese One course in computer programming • One year of calculus
• Renaissance and Baroque art • Modern art One civilization course on Asia or one introduction to One course in general chemistry • One year of general chemistry with lab
Two courses from the following: Asian religions course • One year of biology with lab for the major
• Indian/Southeast Asian art • African art One introduction to linguistic analysis course Required by end of spring before transfer: • One year of organic chemistry with lab.
• Chinese art • Pre-Columbian art • One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry
Required by end of spring before transfer: (3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
• One year of a college level Asian language OR at least one • One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, • Two semesters/two quarters of calculus-based physics
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES year of high school in which the primary language of electricity, and magnetism) with lab
One lower division Asian American Studies course or instruction was an Asian language • Linear Algebra • Multivariable calculus
one course that focuses on Asian Americans. • Linear algebra
NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the remainder of
language is strongly preferred. major prep be completed prior to transfer. NOTE: Effective for fall 2019 admission, students must
ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES complete the equivalent for UCLA's Life Science 7A, 7B,
ASIAN HUMANITIES and 7C in order to satisfy major preparation.
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ ASIAN STUDIES ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese Two years of an Asian language (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, One year of calculus BIOLOGY
One course from the following: Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi/Urdu, etc.) One year of calculus-based physics with lab See Life Sciences.
• Asian civilization One course from the following: One year of general chemistry with laboratory
• Introduction to Buddhism • Chinese art • Indian/Southeast Asian art One course in C++ programming BIOPHYSICS
• Introduction to Asian religions • Asian Religions • History of Asia (post-1750) One and a half years (3 semesters/4 quarters) of
• Asian Civilization (Chinese, Korean, or Japanese) Two courses from the following: calculus with analytic geometry through multivariable
ASIAN RELIGIONS Two courses from the following: • Climate change Linear algebra
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography • Air pollution Differential equations
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese or • Contemporary world history • World literature • Atmospheric environment One and a half years of calculus-based physics
one year of Sanskrit Two courses from the following: (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.)
One course in introduction to Buddhism or introduction • Comparative politics • Economic geography One year of general chemistry
to Asian religions • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES/ One year of organic chemistry
• Introductory sociology MATHEMATICS One year of biology with lab for the major
CHINESE • JAPANESE • KOREAN One and half years of calculus through multivariable (cellular, molecular, genetic)
Two years of the selected language Required by end of spring before transfer: Linear Algebra
One accompanying civilization course • One year of a college level Asian language OR at Differential Equations Required by the spring before transfer:
least one year of high school in which the primary One year of calculus-based physics • One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry
Required by end of spring before transfer: language of instruction was an Asian language One C++ programming course. (3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable
• One year of a college level Asian language OR at least • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above • One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics,
one year of high school in which the primary language (in addition to foreign language) Two courses from the following: electricity, and magnetism)
of instruction was an Asian language • Climate change • Linear Algebra
NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign language • Air pollution
NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign is strongly preferred. • Atmospheric environment NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the remainder of
language is strongly preferred. major prep be completed prior to transfer.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS COGNITIVE SCIENCE COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
One course in microeconomics Two courses in calculus/analytic geometry One course in English composition (expository writing)
One course in macroeconomics One course in introductory psychology One course in critical reading and writing (composition
Two courses in calculus One course in introductory biology or biology for the major and literature)
(from the math/physical science sequence) One course in introductory physics or chemistry Two survey courses in world or English literature
One course in introduction to financial accounting One course in philosophy (critical reasoning, philosophy of
One course in introduction to managerial accounting science, or philosophy of the mind) Students must demonstrate one year of proficiency in a
One advanced course in English composition One course in introduction to C++ programming foreign language. However, completion of two years of a
One course in intermediate C++ programming foreign language is highly recommended as major
All preparatory courses listed above must be completed. One additional computer programming course preparation for upper division courses.
Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer. Required by end of spring before transfer:
• A minimum of five preparatory courses must COMPUTATIONAL AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
NOTE: You must be admitted directly to this major. You will not be completed One year of general chemistry with lab for the major
be able to change into this major after admission to UCLA. Two years of calculus
One year of biology with lab for the major
CHICANA & CHICANO STUDIES COMMUNICATION STUDIES (cellular, molecular, genetic)
CENTRAL & EAST EUROPEAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano history One course in introduction to mass and interpersonal One and a half years of calculus-based physics for
One course in introduction to Central, Eastern Europe and and culture communication the major
Slavic civilization. One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano social One course in principles of public speaking Introduction to computer science or introduction to
structure and contemporary conditions One course in introduction to linguistics or culture in computer programming
NOTE: If course is not available, applicants must demonstrate The equivalent of five quarter terms of Spanish communication
sincere interest in the major. One statistics course
Required by end of spring before transfer: Three courses from the following four areas: EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (B.A.)
• One year of college level Spanish OR at least one year of • Introductory psychology One introductory course in Earth science
CHEMISTRY MAJORS high school in which the primary language of instruction was • Introduction to American government/politics One year of general chemistry with lab
CHEMISTRY • CHEMISTRY/MATERIAL SCIENCE Spanish. • Introductory sociology One calculus course
• Microeconomics or intro to political economy Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
ALL MAJORS: NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign • One course in biology with lab for the major (evolution)
One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry language is strongly preferred. THIS MAJOR IS HIGHLY SELECTIVE; applications undergo • One course in calculus-based physics with
(3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable review by faculty in the Communication department. lab (mechanics)
One year of general chemistry with lab Remaining major preparatory courses may be
One course in organic chemistry with lab CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION Required by end of fall before transfer: completed at UCLA after transfer.
One course in calculus-based physics with lab One year of Greek or Latin • UC transferable cumulative GPA of 3.70
One course in classical Greek culture • A minimum of four major prep courses from the seven
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: One course in Roman civilization listed above by the fall term prior to admission, and all ECONOMICS
CHEMISTRY: Two courses from the following: courses must be taken for a letter grade. One course in microeconomics
• A second semester of calculus-based physics with lab • Classical mythology One course in macroeconomics
• A second semester of organic chemistry with lab • Classical archaeology NOTE: If two courses are listed in ASSIST as equivalents of Two courses in calculus (from the math/physical
CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE: • Greek or Latin literature in translation Comm 10, then BOTH courses must be completed in order to science sequence)
• Two additional semesters of calculus-based physics with lab satisfy this major requirement. One advanced course in English composition
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must
Required by end of spring before transfer: demonstrate sincere interest in the major. Applications will NOT be forwarded for faculty review if the All preparatory courses listed above must be completed.
• One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry minimum four courses (in this case five courses) are not Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
(3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable completed and GPA of 3.7 is not achieved by the end of the fall preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer.
• One year of general chemistry with lab CLIMATE SCIENCE prior to transfer. For more information regarding this major,
• One course in organic chemistry with lab One year of calculus please visit: http://comm.ucla.edu NOTE: You must be admitted directly to this major.
• One course in calculus-based physics with lab One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory You will not be able to change into this major after
One general chemistry course with laboratory for majors admission to UCLA.
One course in programming (Matlab or Python)
One introductory statistics course
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (continued) GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GLOBAL STUDIES (continued)
NOTE: Effective for fall 2019 admission, students must complete One course in physical geography or biogeography NOTE: If you choose to complete only one course from
the equivalent for UCLA's Life Science 7A and 7B in order to satisfy One course in cultural, economic, or world the Culture and Society area to satisfy this five course
major preparation. regions geography requirement, the course must be taken from Group-A.
One course in people and ecosystems The second course from that area may be from Group-B.
Statistics
EUROPEAN STUDIES Required by end of spring before transfer:
Two years of a modern European language other than English • A minimum of six preparatory courses must be
One course from the following: GEOLOGY completed. No more than two semesters of foreign
• History of Europe (post-1750) • French Culture/Civilization One introductory course in Earth science language may be used toward the minimum six major
• French Literature • Russian Literature One year of general chemistry with lab preparatory courses for admission.
• Russian Film One year of calculus
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Two courses from the following: If admitted, students must complete all remaining
One introductory course in Earth science • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography Remaining major preparatory courses may be preparatory courses (including Global Studies 1) with a
One year of general chemistry with lab • Contemporary world history • World literature completed at UCLA after transfer. B grade or better in their first quarter at UCLA. Students
One year of calculus Two courses from the following: must also submit a supplemental application to the
Additional recommended coursework prior to transfer • Comparative politics • Economic geography department that fall quarter. Students are strongly
• A second year of calculus • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics GEOPHYSICS encouraged to complete at least one year of language
Remaining major preparatory coursework may be • Introductory sociology One introductory course in Earth science prior to matriculation.
completed at UCLA after transfer. One year of calculus
Required by end of spring before transfer: One semester of calculus-based physics with lab
• One year of a college level modern European language Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: HISTORY
ENGLISH OR at least one year of high school in which the • Second year of calculus One semester or two quarter courses of Western
One course in English composition (expository writing) primary language of instruction was a modern • Second semester of calculus-based physics with lab. civilization or world history
One course in critical reading and writing European language Two semester or three quarter courses from histories of:
(composition and literature) • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above Remaining major preparatory courses may be • United States • Europe • Africa
One year survey of literature in English (in addition to foreign language) completed at UCLA after transfer. • Asia • Latin America • Near East
• British lit to 1850 • Science and Technology
• Either British lit from 1850 or survey of American lit NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign
Two years of one foreign language or a combination language is strongly preferred. GLOBAL STUDIES
of courses in foreign language and foreign literature Introduction to globalization HUMAN BIOLOGY & SOCIETY (B.A.)
in translation. Statistics One course in human evolution
GENDER STUDIES Two years of a modern foreign language One year of biology with lab for the major
One multidisciplinary gender studies course Five courses, with no more than two from any of the (evolution, cellular)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE following three categories: One course in statistics
One course in statistics Only approved gender studies courses can satisfy the major Culture and Society One semester of general chemistry
One course in introduction to environmental science requirement (see assist.org articulation agreement by major). • Group-A: Sociocultural anthropology, cultural One course from the following:
or introduction to earth science If your school does NOT offer an approved course, you must geography, global music, world literature, culture and • Philosophy (contemporary moral issues, political
One year of calculus still complete one transferable course related to gender/women communication, introduction to gender studies philosophy, philosophy of science, or ethical theory)
One year of general chemistry with lab to be considered for this major. Courses in history, psychology, • Group-B: History of Asian Americans, introduction to • Introduction to gender studies
One year of general biology with lab for the major sociology, literature, anthropology, etc. related to women/ Chicana/Chicano studies, world civilizations and cultures One course from the following:
(evolution, cellular) gender are sufficient for admissions purposes. (social structure & contemporary conditions) • Sociocultural anthropology
One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, Governance and Conflict • Cultural geography
electricity, and magnetism) • Contemporary world history, history of Africa, • Introduction to sociology
Two additional courses from the following (depending GEOGRAPHY comparative or world politics, political theory, or • Intro to Chicana/Chicano Studies (social structure &
on your concentration): One physical or biogeography course introduction to sociology contemporary conditions)
• One semester of organic chemistry One cultural, economic or world regions geography course Markets and Resources
• Third semester of calculus One statistics course • Introduction to economic geography, environment and Required by end of spring before transfer:
• Third semester of calculus-based physics sustainability, sociology of migration, microeconomics, • A minimum of five major preparatory courses must
• General biology with lab for the major (molecular) or macroeconomics be completed.
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES LANGUAGE MAJORS LIFE SCIENCES MAJORS
One economics course (economic geography, Arabic African Languages French Biology
microeconomics, or macroeconomics) French & Linguistics German Greek Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution
One statistics course Greek & Latin Iranian Studies Italian Human Biology & Society (B.S.)
Three courses, each from a different category from: Italian & Special Fields Latin Portuguese Marine Biology
• Sociocultural anthropology Spanish & Linguistics Spanish & Portuguese Spanish Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics
• Cultural or regional geography Russian Languages & Literature Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology
• Introduction to globalization Scandinavian Languages & Cultures Neuroscience
• Introduction to International and Area Studies Physiological Science
• Contemporary history/ civilization/culture of a All language majors: Psychobiology
developing region of the world At least one year (2 semesters/3 quarters) of courses in the
• Comparative or world politics selected language Required by end of spring before transfer:
• Introduction to sociology A second year of courses in the selected language is • One year of biology with lab for the major LINGUISTICS (continued)
• Introductory gender studies recommended prior to admission • One year of calculus All linguistics majors:
Two years of a modern foreign language Additional requirements for each major may be completed after • One year of general chemistry with lab One course in introduction to linguistics
transfer and can be found in the UCLA General Catalog: • One semester of organic chemistry with lab Two years of one foreign language
Required by end of spring before transfer: catalog.registrar.ucla.edu Additional requirements for each major can be found
• A minimum of six preparatory courses must be completed Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: here: http://linguistics.ucla.edu
and a supplemental application must be submitted during Required by end of spring before transfer: • A second semester of organic chemistry
the fall quarter in which you are admitted. • One year of college level coursework in the declared • A year of calculus-based physics Required by end of spring before transfer:
language OR at least one year of high school in which the • One year of college level coursework in the declared
Effective for fall 2020 admission and thereafter, students primary language of instruction was the declared language. Additional requirements for the Psychobiology and language OR at least one year of high school in which
will need to complete the following major preparation Human Biology and Society (B.S.) majors can be found in the primary language of instruction was the
coursework in addition to what is listed above: Introduction NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign the UCLA General Catalog: catalog.registrar.ucla.edu declared language.
to International Development Studies. language is strongly preferred.
NOTE: Effective for fall 2019 admission, students must NOTE: Completion of an introduction to linguistics course
complete the equivalent for UCLA's Life Science 7A, 7B, is strongly recommended. Completion of two years of
JEWISH STUDIES LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES and 7C in order to satisfy major preparation. Because life college level foreign language is strongly preferred.
One social, cultural, and religious institutions of Two years each of Spanish and Portuguese science majors require the completion of extensive pre-
Judaism course. (or an indigenous language of Latin America) paratory courses prior to transfer, you must be admitted
Students intending to enter the Jewish Religion, One course from the following: directly into a life science major; you will not be able to MATHEMATICS MAJORS
Jewish Literature & Culture, or Israeli Studies track: • History of Latin America (Colonial) change from a non-life science major into a life science MATHEMATICS
• One year of Hebrew language • History of Latin America (Modern) major after admission to UCLA. APPLIED MATHEMATICS
• Latin American Cultures MATHEMATICS OF COMPUTATION
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must Two courses from the following: FINANCIAL ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography LINGUISTICS MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE
• Contemporary world history • World literature Applied Linguistics MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS
Two courses from the following: Linguistics MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHING
• Comparative politics • Economic geography Linguistics & Anthropology
• Microeconomics • Macroeconomics Linguistics & Computer Science Required by end of spring before transfer:
• Introductory sociology Linguistics & English • Four semesters/five quarters of calculus through
Linguistics & Language Majors: multivariable and either linear algebra or differential
Required by end of spring before transfer: • Linguistics & Asian Languages & Cultures equations
• One year of college level Spanish or Portuguese OR at • Linguistics & French
least one year of high school in which the primary • Linguistics & Italian Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
language of instruction was Spanish or Portuguese. • Linguistics & Scandinavian Languages • Linear algebra and differential equations
• At least two of the preparatory courses listed above • Linguistics & Spanish • One introductory course in C++
(in addition to foreign language). Linguistics & Philosophy
Linguistics & Psychology Additional requirements for the Mathematics majors can
NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign be found at http://www.math.ucla.edu
language is strongly preferred.
18 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 19MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
One year of Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, PSYCHOLOGY STATISTICS
or another modern Middle Eastern language One course in introductory psychology One introductory course in statistics
Two courses from the following: One course in introductory biology or biology for Three semester or four quarter courses of calculus
• History of the Middle East the major One course in linear algebra
• Survey of religious, political and cultural history One course in introductory physics or chemistry
of Jerusalem One course in philosophy NOTE: Only approved statistics courses can satisfy the
• Survey of great civilizations of ancient Near East One quantitative reasoning course in statistics, major requirement (see assist.org articulation agreement
• Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam finite mathematics, calculus, computer science theory, by major). If your school does NOT offer an approved
• Survey of modern Middle Eastern cultures or programming in C++ course, you must still complete one transferable statistics
course to be considered for this major.
Required by end of spring before transfer: All preparatory courses listed above must be completed.
• One year of college level modern Middle Eastern Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
language OR at least one year of high school in which preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer. STUDY OF RELIGION
the primary language of instruction was a modern One course in introduction to history of religion
Middle Eastern Language NOTE: You must be admitted directly into this major. You One course in introduction to philosophy of religion
will not be able to change into this major after admission. Two courses selected from:
• Introduction to Buddhism
NORDIC STUDIES • Sociocultural anthropology
While there are no specific preparation courses required RUSSIAN STUDIES • Western civilization
for admission into this major, the department recommends Two years of Russian language • Introduction to civilizations of Africa
completion of IGETC or the General Education course pattern One course in introduction to Russian civilization • History of China, Japan, India, or the Near and
at your college. For more information regarding major Middle East
preparation, please visit, www.scandinavian.ucla.edu. Required by spring before transfer:
• One year of college level Russian OR at least one
year of high school in which the primary language of
PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS (continued) instruction was Russian.
One introductory course in philosophy of the mind or in NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the remainder of
skepticism and rationality major prep be completed prior to transfer. NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign
One introductory course in ethical theory language is strongly preferred.
One introductory course in symbolic logic
One additional introductory philosophy course POLITICAL SCIENCE
(e.g., contemporary moral issues, Western philosophy, Four of the following courses: SOCIOLOGY
introduction to philosophy, etc.) • Introduction to political theory One course in introduction to sociology
• International relations/world politics One course in statistics
• Introduction to American government/politics
PHYSICS (B.A. & B.S.) • Introduction to comparative politics
One and a half years of calculus (3 semesters/4 quarters) • Politics and strategy SPANISH, COMMUNITY & CULTURE
with analytic geometry through multivariable • Diversity and disagreement Two years of Spanish language
Linear algebra One course in statistics One Spanish civilization course
Differential equations All statistics courses used towards meeting the requirement One Spanish American civilization course
One and a half years of calculus-based physics for this major must be articulated with UCLA’s Statistics 10.
(mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.) View articulation agreements on assist.org to see if your Required by end of spring before transfer:
One year of general chemistry college offers an approved course. Not all UC-transferable • One year of college level Spanish OR at least one
statistics courses are equivalent to UCLA's Statistics 10 even year of high school in which the primary language
Required by the spring before transfer: though they may be used for IGETC. of instruction was Spanish.
• One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry
(3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable Required by the spring before transfer: NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign
• One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity, • A minimum of three of the preparatory courses must language is strongly preferred.
and magnetism) be completed
• Linear Algebra
20 UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDE 21KEY POINTS requisite two English courses and one math course by the Art will consider sophomore transfers. For more information
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 end of Spring prior to transfer. Students are encouraged about admission criteria for sophomore transfers please visit,
• IGETC Required: No, but strongly encouraged to take their required English and math courses as early as www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
• Supplemental application required: Yes, possible with at least one English course completed by the
specific requirements, procedures and deadlines are end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not required, but strongly DANCE
available on each department’s website recommended. More information may be found at: The Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is at the
• Double-major possible: Yes, it is possible to double www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural
major with a major in the College, but it can be difficult studies of the arts, offering a curriculum in which students
due to the high number of course requirements in Architectural Studies will consider sophomore transfers. For can explore the vital relationship of the arts and performance
most UCLA Arts majors. Double major requests are more information about admission criteria for sophomore to cultural theory and criticism. The Dance major thoroughly
considered on a case-by-case basis. transfers please visit, www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. integrates learning to dance, learning to make dances, and
critical interrogation of dance as a cultural practice. Students
ART study a variety of dance techniques from around the world
The Department of Art is committed to professional art throughout their studies. They enroll in a four-term sequence
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES training and encourages new fields of investigation. Students in dance composition, with additional opportunities to
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS The focus of the Architectural Studies major is on the built work in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, participate in the creation of their own dances, as well as
AND ARCHITECTURE environment. The curriculum conceives of architecture as ceramics, new genres, and art theory. working as dancers in the creation of new works by faculty
www.arts.ucla.edu a cultural, creative, and technical practice and a discipline members and visiting artists. Furthermore, they engage in
admissions@arts.ucla.edu | 310.825.8981 with direct social impact. Within the context of a liberal arts Admission to the Art major is very competitive. The most a core of four courses in the study of scholarly discourse
education, a finely balanced set of architecture and urban important admission criteria is the supplemental application around the body and dance, launching a critical inquiry into
• Architectural Studies • Art design courses ranging from the history and theory of design to which requires a portfolio of creative work. While it may their own study of bodily practices, internalization of the
• Dance • Design | Media Arts contemporary building technologies will provide students with a be beneficial to complete the courses listed below as embodied experience, and how bodily ideas and embodied
• World Arts and Cultures diverse foundation of knowledge in the field of architecture and recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they will experiences are interpreted and communicated outwardly
prepare them for graduate school and/or careers in a wide range transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower and interpersonally, both locally and globally.
Applicants are considered on the basis of academic of fields. division requirements will be determined by the department in
achievement as well as departmental screening re- the summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive Admission to the Dance major is very competitive. The most
quirements. California community college students Admission to the Architectural Studies major is very competitive. course documentation may be required for consideration. important admission criteria is the supplemental application
are strongly encouraged to complete IGETC; all other The most important admission criteria is the supplemental which includes an audition. While it may be beneficial
transfer students are encouraged to make progress application which requires a portfolio of creative work. While SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR: to complete the courses listed below as recommended
toward completion of the school’s general education it may be beneficial to complete the courses listed below as One course in each of the following: drawing; sculpture; preparation, there is no guarantee they will transfer as
requirements. Art, Dance, Design|Media Arts, and World recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they will painting; photography; ceramics; and new genres exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower division
Arts and Cultures will consider sophomore applicants. transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower (performance art, video art, installation, non-studio work) requirements will be determined by the department in the
For more information, please view: www.arts.ucla.edu/ division requirements will be determined by the department in summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive
resource/prospective-students. the summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive Four courses in art history including one covering each of course documentation may be required for consideration.
course documentation may be required for consideration. the following art historical periods: 1850s–1920s, 1920s–1960s,
and 1960s–present. SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR:
SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR:* One course each in improvisation/choreography, dance
Two courses in the history of architecture PORTFOLIO AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: history and theory, and coursework focusing on using dance
Applicants to the school must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at Pre-history–Mannerism and 1600–Present In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must as a medium to connect and engage community.
the time of application. In addition to the UC Application, One introduction to architectural studies course submit a supplemental application that includes a portfolio of
applicants are required to submit supplemental application *Most transfer applicants will be required to complete these creative work (additional fees may apply). At least eight courses in various dance techniques
materials (e.g., portfolio or audition, artist statements, and three preparatory courses at UCLA. particularly modern/postmodern dance, Hip-Hop, West
letters of recommendation; additional fees may apply). All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of African or Ballet.
Specific requirements, procedures, and deadlines are PORTFOLIO AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: the application (November 30). Students MUST complete
available on each department's website— see individual In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must the requisite two English courses and one math course by AUDITION/INTERVIEW & SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
major sections below for more information. Applicants submit a supplemental application that includes a portfolio of the end of Spring prior to transfer. Students are encouraged In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must
should begin working on the department's supplemental creative work (additional fees may apply). to take their required English and math courses as early as submit a supplemental application (additional fees may apply).
application shortly after submitting the UC Application as possible with at least one English course completed by the Dance applicants must audition, in addition to showing strong
deadlines are strictly enforced. All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not required, but strongly academic preparation and evidence of involvement in the arts
the application (November 30). Students MUST complete the recommended. More information may be found at: and community that demonstrates interests in varied cultures.
www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
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