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    UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and MATH 51; the full list is below.

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

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    Major Requirements

    UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses UC Berkeley lists as Mechanical Engineering 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 courses for admission

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 1A General Chemistry
    • CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
    • 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 that satisfy Reading & Composition A
    • Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B

    Complete 1 of these

    • ASTRON 7A Introduction to Astrophysics
    • ASTRON 7B Introduction to Astrophysics
    • BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
    • BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
    • COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
    • CHEM 1B General Chemistry
    • CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
    • MCELLBI 32 Introduction to Human Physiology and MCELLBI 32L Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory
    • STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    Also listed by UC Berkeley

    UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Strongly recommended courses

    • ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming and Numerical Methods
    • ENGIN 26 Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design
    • ENGIN 29 Manufacturing and Design Communication
    • MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
    • MEC ENG C85 Introduction to Solid Mechanics

    Admission

    What UC Berkeley Says About Mechanical Engineering Transfers

    • Admitted engineering transfers cannot change majors within the college.
    • General education: The College of Engineering does not accept IGETC. Admissions says IGETC/Cal-GETC is 'not required nor recommended'. Applicants still need the equivalents of English R1A and R1B.
    • TAG: UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: engineering.berkeley.edu · engineering.berkeley.edu · admissions.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

    By Community College

    UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering Plans by College

    Each page lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, course by course.

    American River College
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    Bakersfield College
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    City College of San Francisco
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    College of the Canyons
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    De Anza College
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    Diablo Valley College
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    El Camino College
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    Fullerton College
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    Irvine Valley College
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    Las Positas College
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    Long Beach City College
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    Los Angeles Pierce College
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    MiraCosta College
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    Moorpark College
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    Mt. San Antonio College
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    Ohlone College
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    Orange Coast College
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    Palomar College
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    Pasadena City College
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    Riverside City College
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    Saddleback College
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    San Diego Mesa College
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    Santa Barbara City College
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    Santa Monica College
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    Southwestern College
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Berkeley have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Berkeley offers Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?

    UC Berkeley's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53 and MATH 54, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering?

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

    Which community colleges have a UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering major preparation.

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