TRANSFER

ADMISSION
GUIDE
2020 YOUR GUIDE
through the
transfer admission
process
MAJORS

TRANSFeR
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE French and Linguistics Mathematics for Teaching Art
African American Studies Gender Studies Mathematics of Computation Dance
African and Middle Eastern Studies Geography Microbiology, Immunology, and Design | Media Arts
American Indian Studies Geography/Environmental Studies Molecular Genetics World Arts and Cultures
American Literature and Culture Geology Middle Eastern Studies
Ancient Near East and Egyptology Geophysics Molecular, Cell, and SAMUELI
Anthropology German Developmental Biology SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Arabic
Art History
Global Studies
Greek
Neuroscience
Nordic Studies
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
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Asian American Studies Greek and Latin Philosophy Chemical Engineering
Asian Humanities History Physics Civil Engineering
Asian Languages and Linguistics Human Biology and Society Physiological Science Computer Engineering
Asian Religions International Development Studies Political Science Computer Science
Asian Studies Iranian Studies Portuguese Computer Science and
Astrophysics Italian Psychobiology Engineering
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Italian and Special Fields Psychology Electrical Engineering
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences/ Japanese Russian Language and Literature Materials Engineering
Mathematics Jewish Studies Russian Studies Mechanical Engineering This guide serves as a primary resource in determining which
Biochemistry Korean Scandinavian Languages
Biology Latin and Cultures HERB ALPERRT courses to complete for major preparation.
Biophysics Latin American Studies Sociology SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Business Economics Linguistics Spanish Ethnomusicology
Central and East European Languages Linguistics and Anthropology Spanish and Community Global Jazz Studies Applicants from California community colleges should use this guide in
and Cultures Linguistics and Asian Languages and Culture Music conjunction with www.assist.org and www.admission.ucla.edu/transfer
Chemistry and Cultures Spanish and Linguistics Composition
Chemistry/Materials Science Linguistics and Computer Science Spanish and Portuguese Education to determine which specific courses you should be taking at your institution.
Chicana and Chicano Studies Linguistics and English Statistics Performance This guide is not a substitute or replacement for your college counselor,
Chinese Linguistics and French Study of Religion Musicology
Classical Civilization Linguistics and Italian who can advise you about requirements for multiple universities.
Climate Science Linguistics and Philosophy LUSKIN SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF NURSING
Cognitive Science Linguistics and Psychology PUBLIC AFFAIRS Nursing Prelicensure
Communication Linguistics and Scandinavian Public Affairs
Comparative Literature
Computational and Systems Biology
Languages
Linguistics and Spanish
Public Affairs is listed under the
College of Letters and Science in the
SCHOOL OF THEATER,
FILM AND TELEVISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Earth and Environmental Science Linguistics, Applied UC application. Applicants are Film and Television
Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Marine Biology admitted to pre-major status in the Theater
Economics Mathematics College of Letters and Science until
Mathematics, Applied
UCLA Transfer Admission ....................................................................4
Engineering Geology prerequisites are completed.
English Mathematics, Data Theory
Environmental Science Mathematics/Applied Science SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Transfer Resources and Important Links ............................................ 5
European Studies Mathematics/Economics AND ARCHITECTURE
French Mathematics, Financial Actuarial Architectural Studies
Words of Advice from UCLA Transfer Admission Experts ....................6

MINORS The UC Application & Personal Insight Questions ............................... 7

Accounting Digital Humanities Global Studies Portuguese
African American Studies Disability Studies Greek Professional Writing Deciding on a Major ............................................................................8
African and Middle Eastern Studies Earth and Environmental Science Hebrew and Jewish Studies Public Affairs
African Studies East Asian Studies History Public Health
American Indian Studies Education Studies History of Science and Medicine Russian Language College of Letters & Science ............................................................. 10
Anthropology English International Migration Studies Russian Literature
Ancient Near East and Egyptology Entrepreneurship Iranian Studeis Russian Studies
Applied Developmental Psychology Environmental Engineering Israel Studies Scandinavian School of Arts & Architecture ........................................................... 22
Arabic and Islamic Studies Environmental Systems and Society Italian Science Education
Armenian Studies European Studies Labor and Workplace Studies Social Thought
Art History Evolutionary Medicisn Latin Society and Genetics School of Engineering and Applied Science ...................................... 25
Asian American Studies Film, Television, and Digital Media Latin American Studies South Asian Studies
Asian Humanities Food Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Southeast Asian Studies
Asian Languages French and Queer Studies Spanish School of Music ................................................................................. 26
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Gender Studies Linguistics Spanish Linguistics
Bioinformatics Geochemistry Literature and the Environment Statistics
Biomedical Research Geography Mathematical Biology Structural Biology School of Nursing ............................................................................. 28
Central and East European Studies Geography/Environmental Studies Mathematics Study of Religion
Chicana and Chicano Studies Geology Mathematics of Teaching Systems Biology
Classical Civilization Geophysics and Planetary Physics Mexican Studies Theater
School of Theater, Film & Television .................................................. 29
Cognitive Science Geospatial Information Systems Middle Eastern Studies Urban and Regional Studies
Community Engagement and Social and Technologies Music Industry Visual and Performing Arts
Change German Musicology Education
School of Public Affairs ...................................................................... 30
Comparative Literature Gerontology Neuroscience
Conservation Biology Global Health Philosophy
 transfer resources
TRANSFeR admission
UCLA is committed to being a transfer-friendly institution. Strong academic
ASSIST (www.assist.org) provides detailed information
on transferable courses, major prep requirements, and
Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) enables California community
preparation and performance make you a more competitive candidate during course articulation. college students to complete UC general education
the admission review process. The average GPA of admitted transfer students is requirements before they transfer.
above 3.5, and admitted students have completed most or all major preparatory UCLA Admission Representatives visit many California
courses. We give highest priority to applicants from California community community colleges throughout the year. Visit your Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
colleges and other UC campuses. UCLA admits students for fall quarter only. college transfer center to schedule an appointment. www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/APCredit.htm
You can also view our Meet Your Counselor page to
find the contact information for your school’s assigned International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
representative: www.admission.ucla.edu/myrep www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/ibcredit.htm
WE UTILIZE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS
THAT INCLUDES ACADEMIC & PERSONAL CRITERIA UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) Transferology (www.transferology.com)
is an online tool designed to help prospective View how coursework is articulated from your school
UC students track and plan their course work with to UCLA with Transferology. In conjunction with our
counselors and UC representatives. Transfer Admission Guide and the 2019-2020 Articulation
ACADEMIC CRITERIA Visit uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu to learn more. Guide, you may consult Transferology to understand how
• Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter UC transferable your coursework will be articulated.
units completed) by the end of the spring term before
you transfer.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher earned in all transferable courses.
• Progress towards completion of major preparation requirements
by the end of spring prior to transfer. For more information
Important Links
regarding major preparation requirements, utilize Please refer to admission.ucla.edu/transfer for the most
www.assist.org and www.admission.ucla.edu/transfer for the updated transfer information, including statistical information.
most current updates.
• Completion of the following by the end of spring prior to transfer:
Academic Advancement Program UCLA Career Center ROTC Programs
- Two (2) transferable courses in English composition/ www.aap.ucla.edu www.career.ucla.edu Air Force: www.afrotc.ucla.edu
critical thinking and writing Army: www.milsci.ucla.edu
- One (1) transferable math course with a prerequisite Alumni Scholarships UCLA Catalog Navy: www.navy.ucla.edu
of intermediate algebra or higher www.alumni.ucla.edu catalog.registrar.ucla.edu
Scholarship Resource Center
- Four (4) transferable college courses in at least two Bruin Resource Center UCLA Center for Accessible Education www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu
of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social www.brc.ucla.edu www.cae.ucla.edu
and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences UCLA Community Programs Office
Campus Tours UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships www.cpo.ucla.edu
www.admission.ucla.edu/tours www.financialaid.ucla.edu
PERSONAL CRITERIA UCLA Early Care and Education
Center for Community College Housing www.ece.ucla.edu
• Employment while attending school Parternship (CCP) www.housing.ucla.edu
• Involvement in campus organizations and community service ww.cccp.ucla.edu UCLA Summer Sessions
• Family responsibilities LGBT Campus Resource Center www.summer.ucla.edu
Dashew Center for International www.lgbt.ucla.edu
• A return to school where early grades are not indicative of strong
Students and Scholars UCLA Transfer Student Center
academic performance www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu Student Transfer Outreach & www.transfers.ucla.edu
• Military service Mentor Program (STOMP)
• Other opportunities or challenges that may have shaped your First To Go Program www.admission.ucla.edu/stomp UCLA Transportation
educational experiences http://www.firsttogo.ucla.edu www.transportation.ucla.edu
Registrar’s Office—Residence Deputy
Honors Programs registrar.ucla.edu/fees-residence/
http://www.honors.ucla.edu/ residence-requirements
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words of advice
FROM UCLA TRANSFER ADMISSION EXPERTS MAJOR PREP TIPS
APPLYING TO UCLA
We are looking for intellectual curiosity and your interest in personal
development in your application. UCLA is a dynamic place due to our creative,
ambitious, and diverse student body. We anticipate the applicants we admit
SECTIONS OF
THE APPLICATION
1. About you
2. Campuses & majors
Students MUST complete their major preparation will contribute to the intellectual vitality, cultural life, and diversity of UCLA. 3. Academic History
requirements by the end of spring prior to transfer. 4. Test scores
WHERE TO APPLY 5. Activities & awards
The UC Application can be completed online at 6. Scholarships & programs
Students MUST take the correct calculus course sequence www.apply.universityofcalifornia.edu 7. Personal Insight
for their major. Visit www.assist.org to determine the
required calculus course or sequence that fulfills major
preparation requirements.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Students applying to a highly selective major should
complete the majority of their major prep as early as possible. AUGUST 1 OCTOBER 1 NOV. 1–30 JANUARY MARCH 2 LATE APRIL JUNE 1
UC Application The filing period UC Application Transfer Academic FAFSA/DREAM Transfer admission Deadline for admitted
The most competitive applicants for Business Economics, available online for FAFSA/Dream filing period Update (TAU) Act priority deadline decisions released transfer students to
Act and Cal Grant available for submit the Statement
Economics, and Psychology will have completed all Verification Form submission by Jan 31 of Intent to Register
major prep by the end of fall prior to transfer. opens (SIR)

TRANSFER TIPS APPLICATION TIPS PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS

Students are strongly encouraged to take their required 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
English and math courses as early as possible with at including nontransferable courses and withdrawals. You required question, and three out of seven additional questions. your creative side.
least one English course and math completed by the end must report all courses completed at any post-secondary The Personal Insight Questions offer us an opportunity to
of fall. 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
institutions from your UC application. accomplishments, and points of view you would bring to have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
To be competitive for admission to UCLA, students UCLA's undergraduate student community.
should focus on completing the general UC 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
requirements and major preparation first. 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
important information via email throughout the relevant to your experience and that best reflect your educational barrier you have faced.
IGETC is only required for School of Nursing and School admission review process. individual circumstance.
of Theater, Film and Television. • All questions are given equal consideration in the 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and
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
UCLA does not pre-evaluate course transferability prior disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others. has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
to submission of an application. 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
Double check your coursework on www.assist.org. by January 31st. We cannot review your application if you Please describe how you have prepared for your intended community a better place?
Students may be deficient units because a course have not submitted your TAU. major, including your readiness to succeed in your
was not transferable,or did not receive credit due to upper-division courses once you enroll at the university. 7. Beyond what has already been shared in your application,
limitations, duplications or other restrictions. Explain any gaps in education. what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS candidate for admissions to the University of California?
Students who have completed courses outside the Withdrawals, incomplete grades, and academic renewals 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which
California Community College system should compare are not necessarily viewed negatively. Take time to you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, Special Instructions for Veterans
those course descriptions with courses in the UCLA 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
General Catalog (http://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu). 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
Courses completed in the summer immediately prior to 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.
transfer cannot be used to fulfill the minimum unit from the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP).
requirement.

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 deciding ON A MAJOR
FALL 2018 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 (Transfer 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 32% 115 360
Molecular, Cell, and
Development Biology 33% 62 187

MOST DESIRED SKILLS EMPLOYERS Biophysics 32% 9/16 related minor: Public Health

WANT FROM RECENT GRADUATES

Biology 18% 180 995
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Math/Applied Science 22% 6/27
Any major is appropriate for medical school preparation. UCLA Microbiology, Immunology, 26% 35 134 related minor: Biomedical Research
students who have gone on to medical school have majored
82% Molecular Genetics

in a wide variety of areas, including Anthropology, Business, Business Economics 10% 210 2105
Communication, Music, Political Science, and Religion. 81% Applied Mathematics 39% 98 252
Asian Studies 31% 33/105 related minor: Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Majors at the Top 11 Medical
Schools for Primary Care - Fall 2018 Entering Class 79%
Communication Studies 11% 112 1018
Linguistics 44% 69 157
74% Comparative Literature 55% 39/71 related minor: Digital Humanities

Economics 13% 178 1373

72%
Mathematics 33% 86 261
European Studies 45% 5/11 related minor: Accounting
Biological Sciences 46% Social Sciences 11% Other Majors 19% 71%
Physical Sciences 20% Other Health Professions 4% English 44% 281 639
American Lit. & Culture 52% 31/60
Source: FARRAN POWELL & ILANA KOWARSKI/USN&WR
67%
Classical Civilization 44% 4/9 related minor: English
UCLA School of Law
Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to 67% International Dev Studies 24% 30/125
apply, and the Law School Admissions Committee does not Geography 61% 43/71
Source: Association of American Colleges & Universities www.aacu.org/leap
prefer certain majors over others. The study of law transcends Anthropology BA 52% 230 441 related minor: Global Studies
any individual academic discipline.
Political Science 34% 412 1213
UCLA Anderson School of Management History 60% 309 515
Below is a breakdown of undergraduate majors for the MBA
Class of 2019.

Business
27.3%
COLLEGE GRADUATES
Philosophy 48%

Psychology 20%
Cognitive Science 24% 38
11/40

161
351
related minor: Public Affairs

1757

Engineering EMPLOYED IN FIELDS Linguistics & Psychology 36% 181 383 related minor: Applied Developmental Psychology
RELATED TO THEIR
Economics COLLEGE MAJOR
Sociology 35% 485 1387
Humanities
Gender Studies 49% 97 199
Math/Science
Source: US Bureau of the Census. 2010 American Community Survey, author's
Spanish, Cmty & Culture 66% 19/29 related minor: LGBTQ Studies
Other calculations. Note: Individuals with graduate degrees are not included in the
calculation of college major matching because the information available on
majors relates to the undergraduate degree.
Source: UCLA Anderson School of Management
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,
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 AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE (continued)
One African American Studies course NOTE: Effective for fall 2020 admission and thereafter, to
One civilizations of Africa course be considered for the American Literature & Culture major,
students will need to complete the following major prep: One
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must course in English composition (expository writing), One course
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. in critical reading and writing (composition and literature),
the equivalent of UCLA’s English 11 (American Cultures), the
equivalent of UCLA’s English 87 (Topics in American Cultures),
AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES and two years of one foreign language or a combination of
Two years of Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, courses in foreign language and foreign literature. Effective for
or African language fall 2020 admission, one year of British literature will no longer
One course from: be approved as major preparation for this major.
• Art history • Contemporary culture
• History (post-1750) of Africa or the Middle East
Two courses from: ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EGYPTOLOGY
• Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography One civilization course on Mesopotamia, Egypt,
• Contemporary world history • World literature Near Eastern archaeology, or Middle Eastern cultures
Two courses from:
• Comparative politics • Economic geography NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must
• Microeconomics • Introductory sociology demonstrate sincere interest in the major.

Required by end of spring before transfer:

• One year of college level language for the major (see above) ANTHROPOLOGY (B.A.)
or at least one year of high school in which the primary One course in human evolution

major requirements

language of instruction was Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew,
Persian, Turkish or an African language
• At least two of the preparatory courses listed above
(in addition to foreign language)
One course in archaeology
One course in sociocultural anthropology
One course in culture and communication

THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS

LEGEND NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign
language is strongly preferred.
ANTHROPOLOGY (B.S.)
One course in human evolution
AND SCIENCE Highly selective majors - demand for the One course in archaeology
major significantly exceeds space available. One course in sociocultural anthropology
www.college.ucla.edu AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES One course in culture and communication
You should complete as many major preparatory courses Pre-major - Students apply as a pre-major One introductory course in American Indian studies One course in statistics
as possible prior to transferring based on the availability and are classified as pre-majors until lower Two courses from the following: One year of general biology with lab for the major
of the courses at your current school and/or local schools. division preparation courses are completed • Sociocultural anthropology One year of calculus
California community college students are strongly at UCLA. Refer to the department website • American politics One year of general chemistry with lab
encouraged to complete IGETC; all other transfer students for more information. • Statistics One year calculus-based physics with lab
are encouraged to make progress toward completion of the • Introduction to gender studies One lower division course in organic chemistry
UCLA general education requirements.
Required by end of spring before transfer:
There may be additional lower division requirements that AMERICAN LITERATURE & CULTURE • A minimum of six preparatory courses.
students can complete at their current institutions or One course in English composition (expository writing)
at UCLA. Should a major not have specific prerequisites, One course in critical reading and writing (composition
we expect students to demonstrate academic interest by and literature)
completing courses related to the major. One course in Introduction to American Cultures
Once Course in Topics in American Cultures
Two years of one foreign language or a combination of
courses in foreign language and foreign literature

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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 multivariable One year of general chemistry with lab
Linear algebra One year of biology with lab for the major
Differential equations (cellular, molecular, genetic)
One and a half years of calculus-based physics One year of organic chemistry with lab
(mechanics, electricity, magnetism, electrodynamics, Two semesters/two quarters of calculus-based physics
ART HISTORY ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS optics, and special relativity) Multivariable calculus
Two courses from the following: Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ Two courses in astrophysics (stars, nebulae, stellar Linear algebra
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese evolution, galaxies, and cosmology)
One civilization course on Asia or one introduction to One course in computer programming Required by end of spring before transfer:
Asian religions course One course in general chemistry • One year of calculus
Two courses from the following: One introduction to linguistic analysis course • One year of general chemistry with lab
• Indian/Southeast Asian art • African art Required by end of spring before transfer: • One year of biology with lab for the major
• Chinese art • Pre-Columbian art Required by end of spring before transfer: • One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry • One year of organic chemistry with lab
(3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable
• One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics, Additional STRONGLY RECOMMENDED courses prior
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES electricity, and magnetism) to transfer:
One lower division Asian American Studies course or • Linear Algebra • Two semesters/two quarters of calculus-based physics
one course that focuses on Asian Americans. NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign with lab
language is strongly preferred. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the remainder of • Multivariable calculus
major prep be completed prior to transfer. • Linear algebra
ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES
ASIAN HUMANITIES ASIAN STUDIES
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ Two years of an Asian language (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES BIOLOGY
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi/Urdu, etc.) One year of calculus See Life Sciences.
One course from the following: One course from the following: One year of calculus-based physics
One year of general chemistry with laboratory
One course in C++ programming or Matlab for Geoscientists BIOPHYSICS
Climate Science One and a half years (3 semesters/4 quarters) of
Two courses from the following: Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric calculus with analytic geometry through multivariable
ASIAN RELIGIONS and Oceanic Sciences* Linear algebra
Two years of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino/ Differential equations
Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese or Two courses from the following: One and a half years of calculus-based physics
one year of Sanskrit ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES/MATHEMATICS (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.)
One course in introduction to Buddhism or introduction One and half years of calculus through multivariable One year of general chemistry
to Asian religions Linear Algebra One year of organic chemistry
Differential Equations One year of biology with lab for the major
CHINESE • JAPANESE • KOREAN Required by end of spring before transfer: One year of calculus-based Physics (cellular, molecular, genetic)
Two years of the selected language One C++ programming course or Matlab for Geoscientists
One accompanying civilization course Climate Science Required by the end of spring before transfer:
Introduction in Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric • One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry
Required by end of spring before transfer: and Oceanic Sciences* (3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable
• One year of calculus-based physics (mechanics,
electricity, and magnetism)
NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign language *NOTE: Effective for fall 2021 and thereafter, Introduction • Linear Algebra
is strongly preferred. to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric and Oceanic
NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign Sciences will be a required preparation course for this major. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the remainder of
language is strongly preferred. This course may be taken at UCLA after transfer. 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: COMPUTATIONAL AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
One year of general chemistry with lab
NOTE: You must be admitted directly to this major. You will not One semester of organic chemistry
be able to change into this major after admission to UCLA. One and a half years of calculus (3 semesters/4 quarters)
COMMUNICATION with analytic geometry through multivariable
CENTRAL & EAST EUROPEAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES CHICANA & CHICANO STUDIES One course in introduction to mass and interpersonal Linear algebra
One course in introduction to Central, Eastern Europe and One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano history communication Differential equations
Slavic civilization. and culture One course in principles of public speaking One and a half years of calculus-based physics
One course in introduction to Chicana/Chicano social One course in introduction to linguistics, meaning of (mechanics, electricity, magnetism, etc.)
NOTE: If course is not available, applicants must demonstrate structure and contemporary conditions communication, or culture in communication One year of biology with laboratory for majors
sincere interest in the major. The equivalent of five quarter terms of Spanish One statistics course One intro course in computer science or computer
Three courses from the following four areas: programming
CHEMISTRY MAJORS Required by end of spring before transfer: • Introductory psychology One Statistics course (equivalent to UCLA’s Stats 10 or
CHEMISTRY • CHEMISTRY/MATERIAL SCIENCE • Introduction to American government/politics Life Sciences 40)
ALL MAJORS: • Introductory sociology Two courses in Computation and Modeling
One and a half years of calculus with analytic geometry • Microeconomics or intro to political economy
(3 semesters/4 quarters) through multivariable EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (B.A.)
One course in Linear Algebra NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign THIS MAJOR IS HIGHLY SELECTIVE; applications undergo One introductory course in Earth science
One year of general chemistry with lab language is strongly preferred. review by faculty in the Communication department. One year of general chemistry with lab
One course in organic chemistry with lab A minimum UC-transferable cumulative GPA of 3.70 is One calculus course
One course in calculus-based physics with lab CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION required for faculty review. Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
One year of Greek or Latin • One course in biology with lab for the major (evolution)
Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: One course in classical Greek culture Required by end of fall before transfer: • One course in calculus-based physics with
CHEMISTRY: One course in Roman civilization lab (mechanics)
• A second semester of calculus-based physics with lab Two courses from the following: Remaining major preparatory courses may be
• A second semester of organic chemistry with lab • Classical mythology completed at UCLA after transfer.
CHEMISTRY/MATERIALS SCIENCE: • Classical archaeology
• Two additional semesters of calculus-based physics with lab • Greek or Latin literature in translation NOTE: If two courses are listed in ASSIST as equivalents of ECONOMICS
Comm 10, then BOTH courses must be completed in order to One course in microeconomics
Required by end of spring before transfer: NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must satisfy this major requirement. One course in macroeconomics
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. Two courses in calculus (from the math/physical
Applications will NOT be forwarded for faculty review if the science sequence)
CLIMATE SCIENCE minimum four courses (in this case five courses) are not com- One advanced course in English composition
One year of calculus pleted by the end of the fall prior to transfer.
One year of calculus-based physics For more information regarding this major, please visit: All preparatory courses listed above must be completed.
One general chemistry course with laboratory http://comm.ucla.edu Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete all
NOTE: Effective for fall 2021 admission, Linear Algebra will be a One course in programming (Matlab or Python) preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer.
required preparation course for all Chemistry majors. Comple- One introductory statistics course NOTE: You must be admitted directly to this major.
tion of Linear Algebra prior to transfer is strongly recommended. You will not be able to change into this major after
admission to UCLA.
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 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (continued) GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GLOBAL STUDIES (continued)
Two additional courses from the following One course in physical geography or biogeography Required by end of spring before transfer:
(depending on your concentration): One course in cultural, economic, or world • A minimum of six preparatory courses must be
• One semester of organic chemistry regions geography completed. No more than two semesters of foreign
• Third semester of calculus One course in people and ecosystems language may be used toward the minimum six major
• Third semester of calculus-based physics Statistics preparatory courses for admission.
• General biology with lab for the major (molecular)
GEOLOGY If admitted, students must complete all remaining
One introductory course in Earth science preparatory courses (including Global Studies 1) with a
EUROPEAN STUDIES One year of general chemistry with lab B grade or better in their first quarter at UCLA. Students
Two years of a modern European language other than English One year of calculus must also submit a supplemental application to the
One course from the following: department that fall quarter. Students are strongly
• History of Europe (post-1750) • French Culture/Civilization Remaining major preparatory courses may be encouraged to complete at least one year of language
• French Literature • Russian Literature completed at UCLA after transfer. prior to matriculation.
• Russian Film
Two courses from the following: GEOPHYSICS HISTORY
• Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography One introductory course in Earth science One semester or two quarter courses of Western
• Contemporary world history • World literature One year of calculus civilization or world history
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Two courses from the following: One semester of calculus-based physics with lab Two semester or three quarter courses from histories of:
One introductory course in Earth science • Comparative politics • Economic geography Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
One year of general chemistry with lab • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics • Second year of calculus
One year of calculus • Introductory sociology • Second semester of calculus-based physics with lab.
Additional recommended coursework prior to transfer
• A second year of calculus Required by end of spring before transfer: Remaining major preparatory courses may be NOTE: Effective for Fall 2021 admission, completion of
Remaining major preparatory coursework may be • One year of a college level modern European language completed at UCLA after transfer. two survey courses from the following will be required:
completed at UCLA after transfer. OR at least one year of high school in which the • United States • Europe • Africa
primary language of instruction was a modern GLOBAL STUDIES • Asia • Latin America • Near East
European language Introduction to globalization • Science & Technology
ENGLISH • At least two of the preparatory courses listed above Statistics
One course in English composition (expository writing) (in addition to foreign language) Two years of a modern foreign language
One course in critical reading and writing Five courses, with no more than two from any of the HUMAN BIOLOGY & SOCIETY (B.A.)
(composition and literature) NOTE: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign following three categories: One course in human evolution
One year survey of literature in English language is strongly preferred. Culture and Society One year of biology with lab for the major
(evolution, cellular)
One course in statistics
Two years of one foreign language or a combination GENDER STUDIES One semester of general chemistry
of courses in foreign language and foreign literature One multidisciplinary gender studies course One course from the following:
in translation. • Philosophy (contemporary moral issues, political
Only approved gender studies courses can satisfy the major philosophy, philosophy of science, or ethical theory)
requirement (see assist.org articulation agreement by major). Governance and Conflict • Introduction to gender studies
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE If your school does NOT offer an approved course, you must One course from the following:
One course in statistics still complete one transferable course related to gender/women
One course in introduction to environmental science or to be considered for this major. Courses in history, psychology,
introduction to earth science sociology, literature, anthropology, etc. related to women/ Markets and Resources
One year of calculus gender are sufficient for admissions purposes.
One year of general chemistry with lab
One year of general biology with lab for the major
(evolution, cellular) GEOGRAPHY NOTE: If you choose to complete only one course from Required by end of spring before transfer:
One year of calculus-based physics One physical or biogeography course the Culture and Society area to satisfy this five course • A minimum of five major preparatory courses must
(mechanics, electricity, and magnetism) One cultural, economic or world regions geography course requirement, the course must be taken from Group-A. be completed.
One statistics course The second course from that area may be from Group-B.
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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 Required by end of spring before transfer:
Two years of a modern foreign language Additional requirements for each major may be completed after • One year of general chemistry with lab • One year of college level coursework in the declared
transfer and can be found in the UCLA General Catalog: • One semester of organic chemistry with lab language OR at least one year of high school in which
Required by end of spring before transfer: catalog.registrar.ucla.edu the primary language of instruction was the
• A minimum of six preparatory courses must be completed Additional recommended courses prior to transfer: declared language.
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 NOTE: Completion of an introduction to linguistics course
language OR at least one year of high school in which the Additional requirements for the Psychobiology and Hu- is strongly recommended. Completion of two years of
Effective for fall 2020 admission and thereafter, students primary language of instruction was the declared language. man Biology and Society (B.S.) majors can be found in the college level foreign language is strongly preferred.
will need to complete the following major preparation UCLA General Catalog: catalog.registrar.ucla.edu.
coursework in addition to what is listed above: Introduction NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign
to International Development Studies. language is strongly preferred. NOTE: Life science majors are required to complete MATHEMATICS MAJORS
extensive preparatory courses prior to transfer, therefore, MATHEMATICS
you must be admitted directly into a life science major; APPLIED MATHEMATICS
JEWISH STUDIES LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES you will not be able to change from a non-life science MATHEMATICS OF COMPUTATION
One social, cultural, and religious institutions of Two years each of Spanish and Portuguese major into a life science major after admission to UCLA. FINANCIAL ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
Judaism course. (or an indigenous language of Latin America) MATHEMATICS/APPLIED SCIENCE
Students intending to enter the Jewish Religion, One course from the following: MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS
Jewish Literature & Culture, or Israeli Studies track: • History of Latin America (Colonial) LINGUISTICS MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHING
• One year of Hebrew language • History of Latin America (Modern) Applied Linguistics DATA THEORY
• Latin American Cultures Linguistics
NOTE: If these courses are not available, applicants must Two courses from the following: Linguistics & Anthropology Required by end of spring before transfer:
demonstrate sincere interest in the major. • Sociocultural anthropology • Cultural geography Linguistics & Computer Science • Four semesters/five quarters of calculus through
• Contemporary world history • World literature Linguistics & English multivariable and either linear algebra or differential
Two courses from the following: Linguistics & Language Majors: equations
• Comparative politics • Economic geography • Linguistics & Asian Languages & Cultures
• Microeconomics • Macroeconomics • Linguistics & French Additional recommended courses prior to transfer:
• Introductory sociology • Linguistics & Italian • Complete the full calculus series (encompassing single
• Linguistics & Scandinavian Languages variable, multivariable, linear algebra and
Required by end of spring before transfer: • Linguistics & Spanish differential equations)
• One year of college level Spanish or Portuguese OR at Linguistics & Philosophy • One introductory course in C++
least one year of high school in which the primary Linguistics & Psychology
language of instruction was Spanish or Portuguese. Additional requirements for the Mathematics majors can
• At least two of the preparatory courses listed above All linguistics majors: be found at www.math.ucla.edu
(in addition to foreign language). One course in introduction to linguistics
Two years of one foreign language
NOTE: Completion of two years of college level foreign Additional requirements for each major can be found
language is strongly preferred. here: http://linguistics.ucla.edu
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 MIDDLE 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 quarters of calculus
• History of the Middle East the major
• Survey of religious, political and cultural history One course in introductory physics or chemistry NOTE: Only approved statistics courses can satisfy the ma-
of Jerusalem One course in philosophy jor requirement (see assist.org articulation agreement by
• Survey of great civilizations of ancient Near East One quantitative reasoning course in statistics, major). If your school does NOT offer an approved course,
• Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam finite mathematics, calculus, computer science theory, you must still complete one transferable statistics course
• Survey of modern Middle Eastern cultures or programming in C++ 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 STUDY OF RELIGION
language OR at least one year of high school in which preparatory courses by the end of fall prior to transfer. One course in introduction to history of religion
the primary language of instruction was a modern One course in introduction to philosophy of religion
Middle Eastern Language NOTE: You must be admitted directly into this major. You Two courses selected from:
will not be able to change into this major after admission. • Introduction to Buddhism
• Sociocultural anthropology
NORDIC STUDIES • Western civilization
While there are no specific preparation courses required RUSSIAN STUDIES • Introduction to civilizations of Africa
for admission into this major, the department recommends Two years of Russian language • History of China, Japan, India, or the Near and
completion of IGETC or the General Education course pattern One course in introduction to Russian civilization Middle East
at your college. For more information regarding major
preparation, please visit, www.scandinavian.ucla.edu. Required by end of 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 end of 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 end of 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

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 KEY POINTS requisite two English courses and one math course by the recommended. More information may be found at:
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 end of Spring prior to transfer. Students are encouraged www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. Art will consider sophomore
• IGETC Required: No, but strongly encouraged to take their required English and math courses as early as transfers. For more information about admission criteria for
• Double-major possible: Yes, it is possible to double possible with at least one English course completed by the sophomore transfers please visit, www.arts.ucla.edu/apply.
major with a major in the College, but it can be difficult end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not required, but strongly
due to the high number of course requirements in recommended. More information may be found at: DANCE
most UCLA Arts majors. Double major requests are www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. The Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is at the
considered on a case-by-case basis. forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural
• Supplemental application required: Yes, Architectural Studies will consider sophomore transfers. For studies of the arts, offering a curriculum in which students
see each department’s website for details more information about admission criteria for sophomore can explore the vital relationship of the arts and performance
• Supplemental Application Deadlines: transfers please visit, www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. to cultural theory and criticism. The Dance major thoroughly
Architectural Studies – January 20th integrates learning to dance, learning to make dances, and
Art – January 20th ART critical interrogation of dance as a cultural practice. Students
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Design|Media Arts – January 20th The Department of Art is committed to professional art study a variety of dance techniques from around the world
AND ARCHITECTURE Dance – December 15th training and encourages new fields of investigation. Students throughout their studies. They enroll in a four-term sequence
www.arts.ucla.edu World Arts and Cultures – December 15th work in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, in dance composition, with additional opportunities to
admissions@arts.ucla.edu | 310.825.8981 photography, ceramics, new genres, and art theory. participate in the creation of their own dances, as well as
working as dancers in the creation of new works by faculty
• Architectural Studies • Art with direct social impact. Within the context of a liberal arts Admission to the Art major is very competitive. The most members and visiting artists. Furthermore, they engage in
• Dance • Design | Media Arts education, a finely balanced set of architecture and urban important admission criteria is the supplemental application a core of four courses in the study of scholarly discourse
• World Arts and Cultures design courses ranging from the history and theory of design to which requires a portfolio of creative work. While it may around the body and dance, launching a critical inquiry into
contemporary building technologies will provide students with a be beneficial to complete the courses listed below as their own study of bodily practices, internalization of the
Applicants are considered on the basis of academic diverse foundation of knowledge in the field of architecture and recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they will embodied experience, and how bodily ideas and embodied
achievement as well as departmental screening prepare them for graduate school and/or careers in a wide range transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower experiences are interpreted and communicated outwardly
requirements. California community college students of fields. division requirements will be determined by the department in and interpersonally, both locally and globally.
are strongly encouraged to complete IGETC; all other the summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive
transfer students are encouraged to make progress toward Admission to the Architectural Studies major is very competitive. course documentation may be required for consideration. Admission to the Dance major is very competitive. The most
completion of the school’s general education requirements. The most important admission criteria is the supplemental important admission criteria is the supplemental application
Art, Architectual Studies, Dance, Design|Media Arts, and application which requires a portfolio of creative work. While SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR: which includes an audition. While it may be beneficial
World Arts and Cultures will consider sophomore transfer it may be beneficial to complete the courses listed below as One course in each of the following: drawing; sculpture; to complete the courses listed below as recommended
applicants. For more information, please view: recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they will painting; photography; ceramics; and new genres preparation, there is no guarantee they will transfer as
www.arts.ucla.edu/resource/prospective-students. transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower (performance art, video art, installation, non-studio work) exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower division
division requirements will be determined by the department in requirements will be determined by the department in the
the summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive Four courses (total) in art history. Three of the four should summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive
Applicants to the school must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at course documentation may be required for consideration. cover the following art historical periods (one each): 1850s – course documentation may be required for consideration.
the time of application. In addition to the UC Application, 1920s, 1920s – 1960s, 1960s – present; at least one of the four
applicants are required to submit supplemental application SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR:* should include significant representation of non-European/ SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR:
materials (e.g., portfolio or audition, artist statements, Two courses in the history of architecture North American art historical traditions One course each in improvisation/choreography, dance
and letters of support; additional fees may apply). Specific Pre-history–Mannerism and 1600–Present history and theory, and coursework focusing on using dance
requirements, procedures, and deadlines are available on One introduction to architectural studies course PORTFOLIO AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: as a medium to connect and engage community.
each department's website— see individual major sections *Most transfer applicants will be required to complete these In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must
below for more information. Applicants should begin three preparatory courses at UCLA. submit a supplemental application that includes a portfolio of At least eight courses (approximately 12 semester/20
working on the department's supplemental application creative work (additional fees may apply). quarter units) in various dance techniques particularly
shortly after submitting the UC Application as deadlines PORTFOLIO AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: modern/postmodern dance, Hip-Hop, West African or Ballet.
are strictly enforced. In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of
submit a supplemental application that includes a portfolio of the application (November 30). Students MUST complete AUDITION/INTERVIEW & SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES creative work (additional fees may apply). the requisite two English courses and one math course by In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must
The focus of the Architectural Studies major is on the built the end of Spring prior to transfer. Students are encouraged submit a supplemental application (additional fees may apply).
environment. The curriculum conceives of architecture as All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of to take their required English and math courses as early as Dance applicants must audition (live or video) , in addition
a cultural, creative, and technical practice and a discipline the application (November 30). Students MUST complete the possible with at least one English course completed by the to showing strong academic preparation and evidence
end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not required, but strongly
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of involvement in the arts and community that demonstrates of Spring prior to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their
interests in varied cultures. All students must have a cumulative required English and math courses as early as possible with at
3.0 GPA at the time of the application (November 30). Students least one English course completed by the end of Fall. Completion
MUST complete the requisite two English courses and one of IGETC is not required, but strongly recommended. More KEY POINTS
math course by the end of Spring prior to transfer. Students are information may be found at: www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. • Minimum GPA: 3.4
encouraged to take their required English and math courses as • IGETC Required: No; partial IGETC not accepted
early as possible with at least one English course completed by Design|Media Arts will consider sophomore transfers. For more • Double-major possible: Yes. Students may double
the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC is not required, but strongly information about admission criteria for sophomore transfers, major only if the second major is outside the School
recommended. More information may be found at: www.arts. please visit www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. of Engineering and must be approved by the other
ucla.edu/apply. major/ college.
WORLD ARTS AND CULTURES • Supplemental application required: No
Dance will consider sophomore transfers. For more information The Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is at the
about admission criteria for sophomore transfers please visit forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural
www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. studies of the arts, offering a curriculum in which students can
explore the vital relationship of the arts and performance to SAMUELI SCHOOL PHYSICS:
DESIGN | MEDIA ARTS cultural theory and criticism. The World Arts and Cultures major OF ENGINEERING • Calculus-based courses with labs in mechanics of solids,
The Department of Design|Media Arts emphasizes visual, audio, highlights culture and representation as key perspectives for www.engineer.ucla.edu vibration, wave motion, sound, fluids, heat, electricity and
analytical, theoretical, and technology mediated work in design understanding creativity in local and global arenas. Three areas ugradadm@seas.ucla.edu | 310.825.9442 magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light, and relativity
and media arts. This is a two- to three-year program which fully of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary study are available: arts
integrates computers and other digital technology into the activism, critical ethnographies, and visual cultures. These areas Applicants to the Samueli School of Engineering and CHEMISTRY:
curriculum. The majority of transfer students need three years define the department commitment to a range of practices, Applied Science must have a minimum 3.4 GPA at the time • Two terms of general chemistry with lab
to complete the program. This uniquely challenging curriculum including ethnography, activism, visual and related expressive of application to be considered for admission and by the • Only one course in general chemistry is required for
invites students to balance their aesthetic sensibility with logical arts, documentary and short films, museum and curatorial studies, time of entrance must have attained junior standing (60 Electrical Engineering
reasoning, formal theories with practical application, and performance, and other creative perspectives and methods. semester/90 quarter units) and completed preparation • One year of chemistry with lab and two terms of organic
contemporary thought with historical perspective. Courses combine theory and practice and are grounded in for the selected major. Please note that admission to the chemistry are required for Bioengineering and Chemical
culturally diverse artistic expressions. Samueli School of Engineering is highly selective. Engineering
Admission to the Design|Media Arts major is very competitive. • Computer Science and Computer Science & Engineering
The most important admission criteria is the supplemental PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR: do not require a chemistry course
application which requires a portfolio of creative work. While All preparatory coursework should be completed at UCLA. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAMUELI SCHOOL
it may be beneficial to complete the courses listed below as Substitutions for lower division requirements will be determined by OF ENGINEERING COMPUTER PROGRAMMING:
recommended preparation, there is no guarantee they will the department in the summer following admission. Syllabi or other The Samueli School of Engineering offers the following • One course in Java, C, C++, or Matlab
transfer as exact UCLA equivalents. Substitutions for lower descriptive course documentation may be required for consideration. undergraduate majors: • Applicants to Electrical Engineering, Computer Science,
division requirements will be determined by the department in or Computer Science and Engineering should take C++
the summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING BIOENGINEERING • For all other majors, Matlab is preferred
course documentation may be required for consideration. In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING
submit a supplemental application (additional fees may apply). COMPUTER ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING BIOLOGY:
SUGGESTED (NOT REQUIRED) PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR: Successful applicants must have strong academic preparation and COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • One year of biology with lab for the major (cellular,
One course each in drawing, color theory, two-dimensional show evidence of involvement in the arts and community that MATERIALS ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING molecular, and genetic) is strongly recommended for
and three-dimensional form, digital media/computer design, demonstrates interests in varied cultures. Bioengineering
programming for media arts, letterforms and typography, design ENGLISH:
history, design culture, and interactivity and media arts. All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the • Two transferable courses in English composition are required ADDITIONAL COURSES: Applicants to majors in the Samueli
application (November 30). Students MUST complete the requisite School of Engineering a must complete at least one course
PORTFOLIO AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: two English courses and one math course by the end of Spring MATHEMATICS: from the humanities or social sciences for UC eligibility and
In addition to the general UC Application, applicants must submit prior to transfer. Students are encouraged to take their required • Calculus and analytic geometry are encouraged to complete up to four courses in those
a supplemental application that includes a portfolio of creative English and math courses as early as possible with at least one • Calculus of several variables areas and one life science elective. (Completion of IGETC or
work (additional fees may apply). English course completed by the end of Fall. Completion of IGETC • Differential equations UC Reciprocity is not required for entrance to these majors;
is not required, but strongly recommended. World Arts and • Linear algebra partial IGETC will not be accepted.) Students may satisfy
All students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of Cultures will consider sophomore transfers. For more information Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering do not require core requirements by completing engineering courses
the application (November 30). Students MUST complete the about admission criteria for sophomore transfers please visit differential equations but instead require a mathematics of in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, properties of
requisite two English courses and one math course by the end www.arts.ucla.edu/apply. engineering course. materials, and circuit analysis, depending on their major.

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 KEY POINTS
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• 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 School of Music
majors. Double major requests are considered
on a case-by-case basis.
• Supplemental application required: Yes, a
HERB ALPERT supplemental application and an audition and/
SCHOOL OF MUSIC or interview are required for all School of Music majors Recommended (not required) preparation for the major: beyond and to provide administrative leadership in
www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu • Supplemental application due December 11, 2019 • One to two years of applied jazz studio instruction arts education.
admissions@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu | 310.825.6457 • One year of musicianship
December 11, 2019 Recommended (not required) preparation for the major:
• Ethnomusicology • Global Jazz Studies requirements will be determined by the department in the Audition and supplemental requirements: • A one year comprehensive music theory course sequence,
• Music Education • Musicology summer following admission. Syllabi or other descriptive In addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are covering musicianship and theory, as well as keyboard skills if
• Music (Composition, Performance) course documentation may be required for consideration. required to audition with program faculty as well as submit a needed
supplemental application by digital upload. Additional fees • Two years of applied private instruction on a primary
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music aspires to educate the ETHNOMUSICOLOGY may apply. Specific guidelines may be found at instrument or in voice
whole student through productive collaborations between The Ethnomusicology major combines hands-on musical https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/academics/global-jazz-ba • Two years of participation in a large performance group such
performance and scholarship, a cross-cultural, global experience with academic study to explore the rich variety of as orchestra, choir, or wind ensemble
understanding of the art of music, and preparatory training musical expressions throughout the world, including Africa, MUSIC
for a broad range of careers in music after graduation. Europe, the Americas, and West, East, South, and Southeast Asia. With a focus on the classical musical traditions of Europe as Audition/Interview and Supplemental Requirements: In
well as international and American musical styles of the last addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are
Recommended (not required) preparation for the major: century, the Music major offers concentrations in Performance required to audition/interview as well as submit a supplemental
• A one year comprehensive music theory course sequence, and Composition. application by digital upload. Letters of Recommendation are
Applicants to the school are considered on the basis of academic covering musicianship and theory, as well as keyboard skills required for select areas. Additional fees may apply. Specific
achievement as well as departmental screening requirements if needed Recommended (not required) preparation for the major: guidelines may be found at:
and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. • Two years of participation in a large performance group • A one year comprehensive music theory course sequence, https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/academics/music-education-ba
California community college students are strongly such as orchestra, choir, or wind ensemble covering musicianship and theory, as well as keyboard skills if
encouraged, but not required, to complete IGETC; all other needed MUSICOLOGY
transfer students are encouraged to make progress toward Audition and supplemental requirements: • Two years of applied private instruction on a primary The goals of the Musicology major are grounded firmly in the
completion of the school’s general education requirements. In addition to the general UC Application, all applicants instrument or in voice humanistic study of music. Musicology majors develop the skills
must audition and interview with departmental faculty • Two years of participation in a large performance group such to research, analyze, and understand music and music-making in
In addition to the UC Application, applicants are required to as well as submit a supplemental application by digital as orchestra, choir, or wind ensemble culturally relevant and personally meaningful ways.
submit supplemental application materials (e.g., audition/ upload. Additional fees may apply. Specific guidelines may
interview, letters of recommendation, etc; additional fees be found at https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/academics/ Audition/Interview and Supplemental Requirements: In Recommended (not required) preparation for the major:
may apply). Applicants will be sent a user ID between 3-5 ethnomusicology/ addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are • 4 semester/6 quarter units of music performance
days after the November 30th  UC application deadline. The required to audition/interview as well as submit a supplemental • One year of music theory
login credentials can be used to access the supplemental GLOBAL JAZZ STUDIES application by digital upload. Letters of recommendation are • 4 semester/6 quarter units of musicianship
application. For undergraduate applicants, the supplemental The Global Jazz Studies major provides students with an required for select areas. Additional fees may apply. Specific
application will be due Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Specific interdisciplinary education that draws from various areas of guidelines may be found at https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/ Interview and Supplemental Requirements:
requirements, procedures, and deadlines are available on the Herb Alpert School of Music, as well as from the arts and academics/music In addition to the general UC Application, all applicants are
each department’s website – see individual major sections social sciences. The major focuses on developing students’ required to interview with departmental faculty as well as submit
below for more information. Applicants should begin working skills in performance of multiple jazz styles; knowledge of MUSIC EDUCATION a supplemental application by digital upload. An audition is
on the department’s supplemental application shortly after improvisation, music theory, arranging, and composition; The Music Education major is a music teacher preparation not required. Additional fees may apply. Specific guidelines
submitting the UC Application, as deadlines are strictly enforced. and understanding of the historical and societal context of program. This major provides students the musical expertise, can be found at https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/academics/
Exemptions/substitutions for lower division the development and advancement of jazz in the United research skills, and curricular design abilities essential to teach musicology/
States and globally. music to the diverse student population of California and
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 SCHOOL OF THEATER,
FILM AND TELEVISION
www.tft.ucla.edu | 310.206.8441
Film & Television: filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu
Theater: theaterundergrad@tft.ucla.edu

The School of Theater, Film and Television offers

undergraduate majors in Theater and in Film and
Television. Both majors provide a comprehensive
introduction to the history, theory, and practice of these
art forms within the context of a liberal arts education.

Undergraduates in Theater study the history of world

and American theater, contemporary theater issues,
acting and performance, playwriting and analysis, design,
directing, theater production, and complete a sequence
of advanced courses in an emphases along with a capstone
project. Undergraduates in Film & Television study the KEY POINTS
history of film and television, screenwriting, animation, • Minimum GPA: 3.2
film and television production, including cinematography, • IGETC Required: Yes
SCHOOL OF NURSING KEY POINTS editing, directing the camera, and digital media and tools. • Double major possible: No
www.nursing.ucla.edu • Minimum GPA: 3.5 Undergraduates complete a senior concentration in one • Supplemental application required: Yes
sonsaff@sonnet.ucla.edu | Mark Covin: 310-825-3109 • IGETC Required: Yes; partial IGETC not accepted area of specialization and a professional internship. • Supplemental Application Deadlines:
• Double major possible: No Theater - December 6, 2019
The UCLA School of Nursing offers a prelicensure • Supplemental application required: Yes Film, Television & Digital Media - January 10, 2020
baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Science • Supplemental application due January 15, 2020
degree. Applicants to the School of Nursing must fill out
the UC Application and a supplemental application. Applicants to the school must have a minimum 3.2 GPA at PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR
The prelicensure nursing degree program is intended Major Requirements for the the time of application and by the time of entrance must • One course in theater (recommended)
to prepare entry-level nurses to care for patients at the School of Nursing have attained junior standing (60 semester/90 quarter units)
bedside. The program has been developed according and have completed their general education coursework— THEATER
to the principles of primary, secondary and tertiary Applicants must complete the following course require- either the school’s GE requirements, the IGETC at a Applicants interested in the Theater major must choose one of
prevention, moving from a systems population-based ments for the Prelicensure Nursing program with grades California community college, or the GE requirements the following emphases on the UC Application: Acting, Design/
approach to a cohort-based or unit-based perspective, and of C or better: while a student at another UC campus. Completion of the Production, Musical Theater, or Integrated Studies. Students
culminating with an intense focus on individual-level of School of Theater, Film and Television's foreign language interested in Directing or Playwriting should apply via Integrated
care. Strong emphasis will be placed on clinical leadership Required: requirement before arriving at UCLA is strongly encouraged Studies. In addition to the general UC Application, a supplemental
and critical thinking skills. This is a three year program. • One year of general biology for the major (cellular and but not required. In addition to the UC application, application is required. This includes materials such as a headshot,
molecular) applicants are required to submit a supplemental application. writing samples, transcripts, resumes, etc. Applicants will be
Applicants must have 90 to 105 quarter units (60 to 70 • One year of general chemistry for the major contacted ONLY if more information is needed and an interview/
semester units) of transferable coursework, a minimum • One semester of organic chemistry for the major FILM AND TELEVISION audition will be required. Note: Transfer students cannot change
cumulative GPA of 3.5 in all transferable courses and have • Human anatomy with lab The required supplemental application, includes materials to the Theater major after admission to UCLA. Additional
fulfilled the University’s American History and Institutions • Human physiology with lab such as: a personal essay, writing samples, transcripts, etc., information may be found at: www.tft.ucla.edu/theaterba.
requirement. Applicants from a California community as well as the two required letters of recommendation.
college must provide IGETC certification upon entrance; Strongly recommended: Films and DVDs are not accepted. Prior experience is not PREPARATION FOR THE MAJOR
partial IGETC will not be accepted. Other transfer students • Introductory or general microbiology required. Note: Transfer students cannot change to • Acting, Design, Play analysis, or Theater history (recommended)
must complete the School of Nursing’s general education • Introductory psychology the Film and Television major after admission to UCLA.
requirements. • Introduction to communication or speech Additional information may be found at
• One course in calculus for life science or with analytic www.tft.ucla.edu/filmba.
geometry

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 Preparation for the Public Affairs Major
To be competitive for admission, it is strongly recommended that students
complete four (4) of the major preparation courses or equivalents,
including PA 40 and 60, by the end of the fall prior to transfer. Students
must take all major prep courses for a letter grade and receive a B grade or
better in these courses to be competitive. All additional major prep with the
exception of PA 10 and PA 70 should be completed by the end of the spring
term prior to transfer. While AP Exams may be beneficial for transfer credit,
they will NOT be acceptable to satisfy major preparation for students applying
to the Public Affairs program Fall 2020 or later.

For transfer applicants, the following course substitutions can be used

as major prep:

PA 10 Social Problems and Social Change

• no equivalency, students will take this at UCLA

PA 20 Power, Politics, and Policy Change in U.S.

LUSKIN SCHOOL KEY POINTS • Students should look for the equivalent of UCLA’s POL SCI 40
OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS • Minimum GPA: 3.2 (Introduction to American Politics)
https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergrad • IGETC Required: No, but strongly encouraged
undergraduateinfo@luskin.ucla.edu | 310.794.4080 • Supplemental Application: No PA 30 Comparative Analysis of Wealth, Policy, and Power
• Double major possible: Yes • Students should look for the equivalent of both UCLA’s
Developing Leaders Engaged in Social Change POLI SCI 50 AND ECON 2 (Introduction to Comparative
The world needs agents of social change whose passion Politics AND Macroeconomics).
to improve people’s lives is matched by the knowledge NOTE: Two courses listed as substitutions for PA 30, BOTH
and skills to deliver results. UCLA’s Luskin School of Public To be considered for admission, applicants to Public Affairs courses must be completed to satisfy this major prep
Affairs will help cultivate this next generation of pre-major must have a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA in all requirement.
civic-minded leaders with a new undergraduate degree, transferable coursework at the end of the fall term prior to
which launched in the fall of 2018. transfer. Students must attain junior level standing (at least PA 40 Microeconomics for Public Affairs
60 semester/ 90 quarter transferable units) by the end of the • Students should look for the equivalent of UCLA’s ECON 1 or
The B.A. in Public Affairs offers an in-depth and engaged spring term prior to transfer. California Community College ECON 11 (Microeconomics)
educational experience with a clear public service students are strongly encouraged to complete IGETC; all
ethos. The undergraduate major is centered around a other transfer students are encouraged to make progress PA 50 Foundations and Debates in Public Thought
multidisciplinary foundation in the social sciences, with toward completion of the Luskin School’s general education • Students should look for the equivalent of UCLA’s POLI SCI 10
an applied emphasis on knowledge and methods for requirements. (Introduction to Political Theory)
improving society.
NOTE: Applicants are admitted to the major in the Luskin PA 60 Using Data to Learn about Society: An Introduction to Empirical
The major includes a required experiential learning School of Affairs pending satisfactory completion of the Research and Statistics
capstone in the senior year, connecting the dots between prerequisites. Applicants should note that this major is listed • Students should look for the equivalent of UCLA’s STATS 10
theory and action. This capstone combines a multi-quarter under the College of Letters and Science in the UC Application (Introduction to Statistical Reasoning)
internship in a community or government organization and that the Luskin School has the same general education
with a seminar series in which students develop a requirements as the College of Letters and Science. PA 70 Information, Evidence, and Persuasion > no equivalency,
project. Most of these capstone projects will take place students will take this at UCLA
in the greater Los Angeles area, providing an amazing
opportunity for undergraduates to contribute to our global PA 80 How Environments Shape Human Development
city in a sustained and substantial way. • Students should look for a course focused on lifespan human
development (preferred) or child and adolescent development

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