UC Irvine Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 20A, ECON 20B and MATH 2A; the full list is below.
UC Irvine offers TAG for Economics for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
UC Irvine Economics Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Economics 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
- ECON 20A Basic Economics I
- ECON 20B Basic Economics II
- MATH 2A Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2B Single-Variable Calculus
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional approved courses for the major
- ECON 15A Probability and Statistics in Economics I
- ECON 15B Probability and Statistics in Economics II
2 of these
- Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics
Additional major preparation courses
1 of these
- I&C SCI 31 Introduction to Programming
- SOC SCI 3A Computer-Based Research in the Social Sciences
Admission
What UCI Says About Economics Transfers
- Requires a B or better in micro, macro and two terms of calculus (Math 2A-B). Minimum GPA is 2.8.
- TAG is available for fall 2027. Economics is excluded from TAG starting with fall 2028.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCI Economics Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have a Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Economics?
UC Irvine's Economics major preparation includes ECON 20A, ECON 20B, MATH 2A and MATH 2B. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Economics?
TAG for Economics needs at least a 3.4 for fall 2027.
Can I use TAG for UC Irvine Economics?
UC Irvine offers TAG for Economics for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
Which community colleges have a UCI Economics 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 Economics major preparation.
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