UC Berkeley Civil Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 22% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Civil Engineering were admitted (38 of 175). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.76–3.94.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and CHEM 1B; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Civil Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Civil Engineering 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.
Required courses for admission
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry
- CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
- CIV ENG 70 Engineering Geology
- PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Courses listed
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
- COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
- CIV ENG 11 Engineered Systems and Sustainability
- CIV ENG C30 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
- CIV ENG 60 Structure and Properties of Civil Engineering Materials
- CIV ENG 93 Engineering Data Analysis
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
1 of these
- MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
- ENGIN 40 Engineering Thermodynamics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Civil Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 22% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Civil Engineering were admitted (38 of 175). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.76–3.94.
Does UC Berkeley have a Civil Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Civil Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Civil Engineering?
UC Berkeley's Civil Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, BIOLOGY 1B, CIV ENG 70 and PHYSICS 7C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Civil Engineering?
Admitted Civil Engineering transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.76–3.94.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Civil Engineering?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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