Transfer REQs and CC definition

UC requirements

CourseworkAll units must be completed by the end of spring term, prior to fall admission

• Complete a minimum of 60 UC-transferable semester (90 quarter) units
• Complete the UC-transferable college courses below with a C grade or better in each course. Each course must be 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units.
  
  • 2 English composition
  • 1 mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
  • 4 courses from at least 2 of the following:
    • Arts and humanities
    • Physical and biological sciences
    • Social and behavioral sciences

GPA

UC San Diego requires a competitive GPA (minimum 3.0) in UC-transferable courses and good academic standing.

Major Preparation

• If you are applying to an impacted major, you are required to complete all lower-division major courses prior to transferring.

• Limits on transfer units

  • Students will be granted up to 70 semester (105 quarter) units of credit for lower-division coursework completed at any institution (or combination of institutions). See Senior Standing details, below.
  • For units beyond the maximum, subject credit for appropriate coursework will be granted and may be used to satisfy requirements:
  • • units earned through AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations are not included in the limitation (do not put applicants at risk of being denied admission);
    • units earned at any UC campus in Extension, summer, cross/concurrent and regular academic year enrollment are not included in the limitation but are added to the maximum transfer credit allowed (may put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units).

    • Senior standing

      A transfer applicant may be considered in senior standing if he or she has completed:

      • 70 semester units (or more) of lower-division coursework; and
      • 20 semester units (or more) of upper-division coursework.

      UC San Diego accepts transfer students at the junior (third year) level only. If you have questions about the number of transferrable units, please discuss with a UCSD Admissions Officer.
    • NOTE: YOU CAN BE DENIED DUE TO TOO MANY CREDITS! BE CAREFUL!!

    • Definition: California community college student

      To be considered a California community college (CCC) student, you must meet all of these conditions:

      • Attend a CCC as the last college before being admitted to UC San Diego (exlcuding summer and winter intersessions); and
      • Complete at least 30 semester UC-transferable units (45 quarter units) at one or more CCCs; and
      • Be in good standing during your last regular term.