UC Irvine Chinese Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 60% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Chinese Studies were admitted (15 of 25). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.90.

The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Chinese Studies transfers starts with CHINESE 1C, CHINESE 2C and EAS 15C; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

60%

UCI Chinese Studies transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.53–3.90

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 15 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chinese Studies

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCI requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Irvine Chinese Studies Major Preparation

The courses UC Irvine lists as Chinese Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Emphasis in chinese language and literature or chinese culture and society

Courses listed

CHINESE 1C Fundamental Mandarin Chinese
CHINESE 2C Intermediate Mandarin Chinese

Complete 1 of these

EAS 15C Introductory Topics in Chinese Literature
EAS 15J Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature
EAS 15K Introductory Topics in Korean Literature

Complete 2 of these

Courses in Chinese literature, culture, history, art history, linguistics, film & media, religion, philosophy, gender studies, or comparative literature

Emphasis in chinese language and literature

Complete 2 of these

Courses in Chinese literature, culture, history, art history, linguistics, film & media, religion, philosophy, gender studies, or comparative literature

Humanities core alternative

Complete 1 of these

COMPOSITION

Complete 1 of these

LITERATURE

Complete 1 of these

HISTORY

Complete 1 of these

PHILOSOPHY

Humanities core

Complete all of these

HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Irvine Chinese Studies transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 60% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Chinese Studies were admitted (15 of 25). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.90.

Does UC Irvine have a Chinese Studies major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Irvine offers Chinese Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Chinese Studies?

UC Irvine's Chinese Studies major preparation includes CHINESE 1C, CHINESE 2C, EAS 15C, EAS 15J, EAS 15K and HUMAN 1A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.