UC Irvine French
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Irvine lists for French transfers starts with FRENCH 1C, FRENCH 2C and HUMAN 1A; 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for French

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    Major Requirements

    UC Irvine French Major Preparation

    The courses UC Irvine lists as French 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.

    Lower division major preparation courses

    Complete all of these

    • FRENCH 1C Fundamentals of French
    • FRENCH 2C Intermediate French

    Humanities core alternative

    Complete 1 of these

    • COMPOSITION

    Complete 1 of these

    • LITERATURE

    Complete 1 of these

    • HISTORY

    Complete 1 of these

    • PHILOSOPHY

    Humanities core

    Complete all of these

    • HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
    • HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
    • HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
    • HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
    • HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
    • HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Irvine have a French major for transfer students?

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

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

    UC Irvine's French major preparation includes FRENCH 1C, FRENCH 2C, HUMAN 1A, HUMAN 1B, HUMAN 1C and HUMAN 1AS, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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