Transfer Selection Criteria — UC Irvine

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The majority of students will be selected on the basis of academic performance, as assessed by review of the following: GPA, number of UC-transferable units completed and depth of preparation for the major.

After qualified, junior-level California community college transfer applicants, junior transfer students from four-year colleges, including other UC campuses, and lower-division transfer students are considered.

In general, the comprehensive review considers all information provided on the application, including: academic performance; an exceptionally challenging curriculum; outstanding accomplishments relevant to academic aims; hardships or unusual circumstances the applicant has faced, and the ways in which the applicant has responded to these challenges; a strong, thoughtful match between UCI's programs and the student's academic and career objectives, preparation, talents and skills; and potential contributions to the campus.

Fall-term applicants must complete required English composition and mathematics courses by the end of the spring term preceding enrollment at UCI. Winter- and spring-term applicants must complete these courses by the end of the preceding summer and fall terms, respectively. (Note: UCI typically does not admit students for the spring term.)

In general, admissions decisions for many majors at UCI depend on the competitiveness of the applicant pool as demonstrated by level and quality of preparation. Preparation for certain majors is essential, including completion of specified prerequisites and college GPAs. These majors include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Economics (all majors), Engineering, Informatics, Information and Computer Science, Mathematics, Nursing Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Public Health Policy, and Public Health Sciences.

Criminology, Law and Society, and Psychology and Social Behavior

Applicants to either major may be subject to additional GPA screening.

Dance and Music

Applicants must audition and be selected by department faculty.

For more information, visit the Transfer Admission to UC Irvine website.