UC Irvine Classics
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Classics were admitted (10 of 15). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.57–3.86.

    The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Classics transfers starts with CLASSIC 36A, CLASSIC 36B and CLASSIC 36C; 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.

    67%
    UCI Classics transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.57–3.86
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    15
    Transfer applicants, 10 admitted
    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Classics

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

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    Major Requirements

    UC Irvine Classics Major Preparation

    The courses UC Irvine lists as Classics 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.

    Classical civilization emphasis

    Complete 1 of these

    • CLASSIC 36A The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Early Greece and CLASSIC 36B The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Late Archaic and Classical Greece and CLASSIC 36C The Formation of Ancient Greek Society: Fourth-Century and Hellenistic Greece
    • CLASSIC 37A The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Origins to Roman Republic and CLASSIC 37B The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Roman Empire and CLASSIC 37C The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: The Fall of Rome
    • CLASSIC 45A Classical Mythology: The Gods and CLASSIC 45B Classical Mythology: The Heroes and CLASSIC 45C Classical Mythology: Ancient and Modern Perspectives of Classical Mythology

    Complete 1 of these

    • GREEK 1A Fundamentals of Greek and GREEK 1B Fundamentals of Greek and GREEK 1C Fundamentals of Greek
    • LATIN 1A Fundamentals of Latin and LATIN 1B Fundamentals of Latin and LATIN 1C Fundamentals of Latin

    Language other than english

    Required

    • Course work equivalent to sixth quarter (fourth semester) of study in a single language other than English (at the college level)

    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

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC Irvine Classics transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Classics were admitted (10 of 15). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.57–3.86.

    Does UC Irvine have a Classics major for transfer students?

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

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Classics?

    UC Irvine's Classics major preparation includes CLASSIC 36A, CLASSIC 36B, CLASSIC 36C, CLASSIC 37A, CLASSIC 37B and CLASSIC 37C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Classics?

    Admitted Classics transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.57–3.86.

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