UC Irvine Drama
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 30% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Drama were admitted (59 of 200). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.52–3.89.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Drama transfers starts with DRAMA 15, DRAMA 20A and DRAMA 20B; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Drama Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Drama 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.
Complete 1 of these
- DRAMA 15 Performance Now
- DRAMA 20A Culture in Performance
- DRAMA 20B Culture in Performance
- DRAMA 20C Culture in Performance
- DRAMA 30A Acting
- DRAMA 40A Development of Drama and DRAMA 40B Development of Drama and DRAMA 40C Development of Drama
Complete 5 of these
- DRAMA 30B Acting
- DRAMA 30C Acting
- DRAMA 50A Introduction to Costume Design
- DRAMA 50B Introduction to Scenic Design
- DRAMA 50C Introduction to Lighting Design
- DRAMA 50D Introduction to Sound Design
- DRAMA 50E Introduction to Stage Management
Required
- DRAMA 80 Directing I
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended but not required
- DRAMA 10 Introduction to Production Theory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Drama transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 30% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Drama were admitted (59 of 200). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.52–3.89.
Does UC Irvine have a Drama major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Drama (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Drama?
UC Irvine's Drama major preparation includes DRAMA 15, DRAMA 20A, DRAMA 20B, DRAMA 20C, DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 40A, 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 Drama?
Admitted Drama transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.52–3.89.
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