UC Irvine Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Computer Science transfers starts with I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32 and I&C SCI 33; the full list is below.
Computer Science at UC Irvine is not open to TAG for fall 2027.
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UC Irvine Computer Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Complete all of these
- I&C SCI 31 Introduction to Programming
- I&C SCI 32 Programming with Software Libraries
- I&C SCI 33 Intermediate Programming
- MATH 2A Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2B Single-Variable Calculus
Complete 1 of these
- I&C SCI 6N Computational Linear Algebra
- MATH 3A Introduction to Linear Algebra
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional approved courses for the major
1 of these
- I&C SCI 45C Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language
- I&C SCI 46 Data Structure Implementation and Analysis
- I&C SCI 51 Introductory Computer Organization
- I&C SCI 53 Principles in System Design
- IN4MATX 43 Introduction to Software Engineering
- I&C SCI 6B Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures
- I&C SCI 6D Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- STATS 67 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
Admission
What UCI Says About Computer Science Transfers
- Requires a B or better in two terms of calculus, a year of programming in one object-oriented language, and one more approved course. Minimum GPA is 3.0.
- No major in the Bren School of ICS is open to TAG.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCI Computer Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have a Computer Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Computer Science?
UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation includes I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33, MATH 2A, MATH 2B and I&C SCI 6N, 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 Irvine Computer Science?
Computer Science at UC Irvine is not open to TAG for fall 2027.
Which community colleges have a UCI Computer Science 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 Irvine's Computer Science major preparation.
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