UC Berkeley Geography
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Geography were admitted (26 of 46). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.61–3.93.

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Geography transfers starts with GEOG 40, ESPM 15 and GEOG N1; 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.

57%

UC Berkeley Geography transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.61–3.93

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 26 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geography

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 Geography Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as Geography 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

Courses listed

GEOG 40 Introduction to Earth System Science
ESPM 15 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
GEOG N1 Global Environmental Change
Courses that satisfy the Physical Geography lower division major requirement for the Geography major

Courses listed

GEOG 20 Globalization
GEOG C32 Introduction to Global Studies
GEOG N4 World Peoples and Cultural Environments
Courses that satisfy the World Geography lower division major requirement for the Geography major

Courses listed

GEOG 50AC California
GEOG C55 Introduction to Central Asia
GEOG 70AC The Urban Experience
GEOG 72AC The Bay Area
Courses that satisfy the Regional Geography lower division major requirement for the Geography major

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Geography requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Berkeley Geography transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Geography were admitted (26 of 46). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.61–3.93.

Does UC Berkeley have a Geography major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Geography?

UC Berkeley's Geography major preparation includes GEOG 40, ESPM 15, GEOG N1, GEOG 20, GEOG C32 and GEOG N4, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.