UC Berkeley American Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 82% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley American Studies were admitted (32 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.19–3.87.

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for American Studies transfers starts with AMERSTD 10, AFRICAM 5A and AFRICAM 5B; the full list is below.

UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

82%

UC Berkeley American Studies transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.19–3.87

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 32 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for American Studies

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Berkeley American Studies Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as American Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Required

AMERSTD 10 Introduction to American Studies

Complete 3 of these

AFRICAM 5A African American Life and Culture in the United States
AFRICAM 5B African American Life and Culture in the United States
ANTHRO 2 Introduction to Archaeology
ASAMST 20A Introduction to the History of Asians in the United States
ASAMST 20AC Asian American Communities and Race Relations
CHICANO 20 Introduction to Chicano Culture
CHICANO 40 Introduction to Chicano Literature in English
CHICANO 50 Introduction to Chicano History
CHICANO 70 Latino Politics
ENV DES 1 Introduction to Environmental Design
ESPM C10 Environmental Issues
ESPM C11 Americans and the Global Forest
ESPM 15 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
ESPM 50AC Introduction to Culture and Natural Resource Management
ESPM 60 Environmental Policy, Administration, and Law
ETH STD 10AC A History of Race and Ethnicity in Western North America, 1598-Present
ETH STD 21AC A Comparative Survey of Racial and Ethnic Groups in the U.S.
ETH STD 41AC A Comparative Survey of Protest Movement Since the 60's
GEOG 20 Globalization
GEOG 50AC California
GEOG 70AC The Urban Experience
GWS 14 Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Global Political Issues
GWS 20 Introduction to Feminist Theory
HISTORY 7A The United States from Settlement to Civil War
HISTORY 7B The United States from Civil War to Present
MEDIAST 10 Introduction to Media Studies
NATAMST 20A Introduction to Native American Studies
NATAMST 20B Introduction to Native American Studies II: Cultural Practice, Art, and Identity
NATAMST 71 Native Americans in North America to 1900
NATAMST 72 Native Americans in North America 1900-Present
POL SCI 1 Introduction to American Politics
SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology
SOCIOL 5 Evaluation of Evidence
UGBA 10X Foundations of Business

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Berkeley American Studies transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 82% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley American Studies were admitted (32 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.19–3.87.

Does UC Berkeley have an American Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Berkeley offers American Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for American Studies?

UC Berkeley's American Studies major preparation includes AMERSTD 10, AFRICAM 5A, AFRICAM 5B, ANTHRO 2, ASAMST 20A and ASAMST 20AC, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.