UC Berkeley Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 7% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Psychology were admitted (122 of 1,694). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.71–4.00.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSYCH 1, ANTHRO 1 and BIOLOGY 1A; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UC Berkeley Psychology plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Information Center, transfer admissions by major.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
UC Berkeley Psychology Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Psychology 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.
General psychology
Required
- PSYCH 1 General Psychology
Biological sciences
Complete 1 of these
- ANTHRO 1 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- INTEGBI 31 The Ecology and Evolution of Animal Behavior
- MCELLBI 32 Introduction to Human Physiology and MCELLBI 32L Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory
- PSYCH C61 Brain, Mind, and Behavior
Social science
Complete 1 of these
- ANTHRO 3 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- LINGUIS 5 Language and Linguistics
- PHILOS 3 The Nature of Mind
- PHILOS 4 Knowledge and Its Limits
- PHILOS 5 Science and Human Understanding
- PHILOS 12A Introduction to Logic
- PHILOS 25B Modern Philosophy
- POL SCI 1 Introduction to American Politics
- POL SCI 2 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POL SCI 4 Introduction to Political Theory
- SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCIOL 3AC Principles of Sociology
Quantitative
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 10A Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
- MATH 10B Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 55 Discrete Mathematics
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- STAT 21 Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business
- STAT C8 Foundations of Data Science
Admission
What UC Berkeley Says About Psychology Transfers
- From fall 2027, admitted L&S transfers go directly into the major they chose on the UC application.
- General education: IGETC/Cal-GETC is not required for admission to Letters & Science, but L&S highly recommends it for degree progress. 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: admissions.berkeley.edu · ls.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
By Community College
UC Berkeley Psychology Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Psychology major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Psychology transfer acceptance rate?
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 7% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Psychology were admitted (122 of 1,694). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.71–4.00.
Does UC Berkeley have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Psychology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Psychology?
UC Berkeley's Psychology major preparation includes PSYCH 1, ANTHRO 1, BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, INTEGBI 31 and MCELLBI 32, with more courses in the list on this page. 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 Psychology?
Admitted Psychology transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.71–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Psychology?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UC Berkeley Psychology 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 Psychology major preparation.
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