UC Berkeley Computer Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 5% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted (64 of 1,320). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.85–4.00.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 54; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UC Berkeley Computer Science plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Information Center, transfer admissions by major.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
UC Berkeley Computer Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Required for admission
Complete all of these
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 56 Linear Algebra
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Highly recommended
- COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- COMPSCI 61B Data Structures
- COMPSCI 61C Machine Structures
- COMPSCI 70 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
Admission
What UC Berkeley Says About Computer Science Transfers
- Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.
- Transfers admitted from fall 2024 on who did not pick CS on their application cannot change into it or add it later.
- General education: In the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, IGETC/Cal-GETC is not required for admission but is highly recommended. You still need the UC 7-course pattern.
- TAG: UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: eecs.berkeley.edu · eecs.berkeley.edu · admissions.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
By Community College
UC Berkeley Computer Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Computer Science transfer acceptance rate?
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 5% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted (64 of 1,320). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.85–4.00.
Does UC Berkeley have a Computer Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Computer Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Computer Science?
UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 54 and MATH 56. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Computer Science?
Admitted Computer Science transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.85–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UC Berkeley Computer Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation.
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