UC Irvine Dance
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 15% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Dance were admitted (6 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.45–3.88.

The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Dance transfers starts with DANCE 2, DANCE 21A and DANCE 60A; 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.

15%

UCI Dance transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.45–3.88

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 6 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Dance

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 Dance Major Preparation

The courses UC Irvine lists as Dance 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.

B.a. or b.f.a.

Complete all of these

DANCE 2 Dance Health and Injury Prevention
DANCE 21A Music for Dancers
DANCE 60A Choreography I

Complete all of these

DANCE 90A Dance History
DANCE 90B Dance History
DANCE 90C Dance History

Complete 1 of these

Ethnic, Mexican, Social, Spanish, Character or Tap Dance

B.f.a. choreography and performance specializations

Required

DRAMA 30A Acting

B.f.a. choreography specialization add

Complete all of these

DANCE 60B Choreography I
DANCE 60C Choreography I
DRAMA 50C Introduction to Lighting Design

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Irvine Dance transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 15% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Dance were admitted (6 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.45–3.88.

Does UC Irvine have a Dance major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Irvine's Dance major preparation includes DANCE 2, DANCE 21A, DANCE 60A, DANCE 90A, DANCE 90B and DANCE 90C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.