UC Irvine Language Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Language Science were admitted (67 of 88). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.49–3.94.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Language Science transfers starts with LSCI 3, LSCI 10 and LSCI 20; 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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Which classes count at your community college?
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Language Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Language Science 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
- LSCI 3 Introduction to Linguistics
- LSCI 10 Introduction to Phonology
- LSCI 20 Introduction to Syntax
- LSCI 43 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
- LSCI 51 Acquisition of Language
Breadth track
Complete all of these
- ARABIC 1C Fundamentals of Arabic
- CHINESE 1C Fundamental Mandarin Chinese
- FRENCH 1C Fundamentals of French
- GERMAN 1C Fundamentals of German
- ITALIAN 1C Fundamentals of Italian
- JAPANSE 1C Fundamental Japanese
- KOREAN 1C Fundamentals of Korean
- SPANISH 1C Fundamentals of Spanish
- PERSIAN 1C Fundamentals of Persian
- RUSSIAN 1C Fundamentals of Russian
- VIETMSE 1C Fundamentals of Vietnamese
Complete all of these
- LSCI 1 Languages of the World
- LSCI 2 Discovering Language
- LSCI 68 Introduction to Language and Culture
Mathematics requirement
Complete 1 of these
- School of Social Sciences Math Requirement
- SOC SCI 10A Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences I and SOC SCI 10B Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences II and SOC SCI 10C Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences III
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
1 of these
- I&C SCI 31 Introduction to Programming
- SOC SCI 3A Computer-Based Research in the Social Sciences
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Language Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Language Science were admitted (67 of 88). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.49–3.94.
Does UC Irvine have a Language Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Language Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Language Science?
UC Irvine's Language Science major preparation includes LSCI 3, LSCI 10, LSCI 20, LSCI 43, LSCI 51 and ARABIC 1C, 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 Language Science?
Admitted Language Science transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.49–3.94.
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