UCLA Transfer Admission
Competition for transfer openings has increased in recent years. Thus, strong academic preparation and performance are primary elements in the UCLA admission decisions. The average GPA of transfer applicants who are admitted to UCLA is 3.72, and most students who are admitted have completed most or all of the preparatory coursework for their majors.
Academic Criteria - Overview
- Transfer Applicants must achieve Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter transferable units completed) by the end of the spring term before transfer.
- GPA of 3.20 or higher earned in transferable courses.
- Progress towards completion of major preparation requirements by spring prior to transfer.
- There may be additional lower division requirements that students may complete--either at their current institutions or at UCLA. Should a major not have specific prerequisites, students are expected to demonstrate interest in academic study by completing coursework in the major.
- Completion of the UC English composition, mathematics, and additional subject requirements
by spring prior to transfer:
- Two courses in English composition/critical thinking and writing.
- One transferable math course that has a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher.
- Four transferable college courses in at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences.
- Admission Guide for Transfer Students
These pages provide admission selection and coursework information for junior-level transfer applicants. - Admission Guide for Counselors
The links on this page will help Counselors to find direct information about UCLA--admissions, academics, financial aid, housing, campus life--and about UC - Admission Guide for International Students
These pages provide admission selection and coursework information for international transfer applicants. - Profile of Admitted Transfer Students
This is page provide profile of admitted transfer students.
Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)
The UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) gives the opportunity to enhance student's ability to transfer to UCLA at the junior level from a California community college.- UCLA Nursing
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