| Transfer Admission Guide 2008-09
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These pages provide admission selection and coursework information for junior-level transfer applicants. Refer to Applying for Admission for information about how to obtain an application and application filing deadlines. Competition for transfer openings has increased in recent years. Thus, strong academic preparation and performance are primary elements in our admission decisions. The average GPA of transfer applicants who are admitted to UCLA is 3.50, and most students who are admitted have completed most or all of the preparatory coursework for their majors.
Transfer Selection
The transfer selection review considers
the following:
Academic Criteria
- Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter transferable units completed) by the end of the spring term before you transfer.
- GPA of 3.20 or higher earned in transferable courses.
- Progress towards completion of major
preparation requirements by spring prior to transfer (see below).
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, we expect students to demonstrate interest in academic study by completing coursework related to 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.
- Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), UCLA general education requirements, or another UC campus's breadth requirements is highly recommended for applicants to the College of Letters and Science and the School of Arts and Architecture.
Applicants to the School of Theater, Film, and Television must complete one of the aforementioned general education paths.
Applicants to the School of Nursing and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science are strongly encouraged to work towards the respective school's curriculum requirements.
Personal Criteria
- Employment while attending school
- Family responsibility
- Returning to school where early grades are not indicative
of strong academic performance
- Ongoing involvement in campus organizations, student government,
community service, or clubs
- Circumstances that may have prevented students from achieving
their highest overall academic performance
- Military service
The Personal Statement you submit with the application
is the best place to discuss such information.
Lastly, we give highest priority to students
who are transferring from California
community colleges or other University of California campuses.
Transfer Applicant Reviewers
The Undergraduate Admissions Office reviews applicants to
the College of Letters and Science,
while applications to the School of
the Arts and Architecture; the Henry Samueli School
of Engineering and Applied Science; the School
of Nursing; and the School of Theater,
Film, and Television are reviewed by faculty members within
the schools themselves. If you have additional questions regarding
these programs, you should contact the schools
directly.
Additional Resources
- ASSIST
For California community college students, the ASSIST site provides information regarding:
- University of California Transfer Course Agreements.
- Selected Major Preparation Articulation Agreements for all community colleges. (The agreements list all lower division course requirements for select majors at UCLA and other courses students can complete at their community colleges that satisfy these requirements.)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) course lists. IGETC enables students at California community colleges to complete UCLA General Education requirements before they transfer.
more on IGETC
- Community College Chancellor's Office
Major-specific Preparation
The importance of preparatory coursework cannot be stressed enough! Link below to see the preparatory courses for your intended major.
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