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    UC Irvine Japanese Language and Literature
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Japanese Language and Literature were admitted (23 of 30). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.55–3.88.

    The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Japanese Language and Literature transfers starts with JAPANSE 1C, JAPANSE 2C and EAS 15C; 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.

    77%
    UCI Japanese Language and Literature transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.55–3.88
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    30
    Transfer applicants, 23 admitted
    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Japanese Language and Literature

    Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Japanese Language & Literature).

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    Major Requirements

    UC Irvine Japanese Language and Literature Major Preparation

    The courses UC Irvine lists as Japanese Language and Literature 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

    Courses listed

    • JAPANSE 1C Fundamental Japanese
    • JAPANSE 2C Intermediate Japanese

    Complete 1 of these

    • EAS 15C Introductory Topics in Chinese Literature
    • EAS 15J Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature
    • EAS 15K Introductory Topics in Korean Literature

    Complete 2 of these

    • Additional courses in Japanese literature, culture, history, art history, linguistics, film & media, religion, philosophy, gender studies, or comparative literature

    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
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCI's own Japanese Language and Literature requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC Irvine Japanese Language and Literature transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Japanese Language and Literature were admitted (23 of 30). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.55–3.88.

    Does UC Irvine have a Japanese Language and Literature major for transfer students?

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

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Japanese Language and Literature?

    UC Irvine's Japanese Language and Literature major preparation includes JAPANSE 1C, JAPANSE 2C, EAS 15C, EAS 15J, EAS 15K and HUMAN 1A, 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 Japanese Language and Literature?

    Admitted Japanese Language and Literature transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.55–3.88.

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