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UC Transfer Requirements

​​Review the Minimum UC Transfer Requirements

  1. Complete 60 UC Transferable units (COS course number 001-099) - Starting Fall 2025 Course numbers are changing to C1000-2000
  2. Complete the 7 course pattern
    • Two English Classes
    • One Transferable Math course
    • Four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
      • Arts and Humanities
      • Physical and Biological Sciences​
      • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  3. Earn at least a 2.4 GPA in UC-transferable courses (2.8 if you're a nonresident).
    • *​GPA Varies by campus and major
  4. Complete the Required/recommended courses needed for your major
    • Visit ASSIST​ to see the major preparation coursework expected by each campus
  5. Complete​ IGETC GE or CalGETC (Optional)
    • Meeting IGETC or CalGETC will meet the 7 course pattern. 
    • Meet with a COS counselor or UC Transfer Representative to determine if completing IGETC or CalGETC is right for you based on your major. 


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UC Transfer Resources and Tools

UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) - This planning tool helps students track their transfer progress towards meeting the UC's minimum requirements. Enter your classes every semester whether it's planned, in progress, or completed. Creating a TAP account will allow UC Reps to communicate with students regarding transfer opportunities and events. It is highly recommended students create their TAP account prior to meeting with a UC Transfer Rep. 

 www.Assist.org​ - The official articulation agreement database used by CCC, CSUs, and UCs. Review Assist for specific UC major prep courses. Meet with a COS counselor or the UC representative to interpret the ASSIST articulation agreement by major together. Assist.org does not take the place of a counselor. 

UC Transfer Hub​ - An online resource created by the University of California (UC) system to support community college students who are planning to transfer to a UC campus. The hub provides tools, guidance, and up-to-date information on the transfer process

UC Transfer Pathways​ - Transfer Pathways give you a roadmap to prepare for your major. This is a resource for students who know their major but undecided on their UC campus. 

UC Transfer Admissions Guarantee (UC TAG) - Want guaranteed admission to a UC campus? Six of the nine UC campuses participate in the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program! However, not all majors are eligible. Meet with a COS counselor to see if you qualify and start planning your path to a UC. Remember, students can only TAG to one UC campus! TAG is offered only for the Fall term. To TAG, students must submit an online TAG application between September 1-30st and the UC application for undergraduate admission from October 1 - December 2.

Check out the TAG requirements for each UCs.

  • UC Davis
  • UC Santa Barbara​
  • UC Irvine​
  • UC Riverside
  • UC Merced
  • UC Santa Cruz​

Additional Resources:

Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG)

UC TAG Matrix

Different Ways to Transfer to a UC​​​


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