UC Irvine Computer Science and Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 19% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (62 of 327). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Computer Science and Engineering transfers starts with I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32 and I&C SCI 33; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Computer Science & Engineering).
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UC Irvine Computer Science and Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Computer Science and Engineering 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.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
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- 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
- PHYSICS 7C Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LC Classical Physics Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7D Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LD Classical Physics Laboratory
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 options
- I&C SCI 6B Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures · I&C SCI 6D Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science · MATH 2D Multivariable Calculus · MATH 3A Introduction to Linear Algebra · MATH 3D Elementary Differential Equations · STATS 67 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
- CSE 90 Systems Engineering and Technical Communications · I&C SCI 45C Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language · I&C SCI 46 Data Structure Implementation and Analysis · IN4MATX 43 Introduction to Software Engineering · EECS 31 Introduction to Digital Systems · EECS 31L Introduction to Digital Logic Laboratory · EECS 50 Discrete-Time Signals and Systems · EECS 70A NETWORK ANALYSIS I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Computer Science and Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 19% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (62 of 327). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
Does UC Irvine have a Computer Science and Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Computer Science and Engineering (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 and Engineering?
UC Irvine's Computer Science and Engineering major preparation includes I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33, MATH 2A, MATH 2B and PHYSICS 7C, 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 Computer Science and Engineering?
Admitted Computer Science and Engineering transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.86–4.00.
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