UC Irvine Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with ENGRMAE 10, MATH 2A and MATH 2B; the full list is below.
UC Irvine offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
UC Irvine Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Mechanical Engineering 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
- ENGRMAE 10 Introduction to Engineering Computations
- MATH 2A Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2B Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2D Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 2E Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 3A Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 3D Elementary Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 7C Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LC Classical Physics Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7D Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LD Classical Physics Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7E Classical Physics
Complete 1 of these
- ENGR 1A General Chemistry for Engineers and CHEM 1LE Accelerated General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1LE Accelerated General Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- ENGRMAE 60 Electric Circuits
- EECS 70A NETWORK ANALYSIS I
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Major preparation courses necessary to graduate in two years
- ENGRCEE 30 Statics
- ENGRMAE 52 Computer-Aided Design
Additional major preparation courses
- ENGR 54 Principles of Materials Science and Engineering
- PHYSICS 52A Fundamentals of Experimental Physics
1 of these
- ECON 20A Basic Economics I
- ECON 23 Basic Economics for Engineers
- ENGRMAE 80 Dynamics
- ENGRMAE 91 Introduction to Thermodynamics
Additional major electives
1 of these
- Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering
- ENGR 7A Introduction to Engineering I
- ENGR 7B Introduction to Engineering II
Admission
What UCI Says About Mechanical Engineering Transfers
- Required prep includes calculus through differential equations and linear algebra, three physics courses with labs, general chemistry and MATLAB. You need a C or better in each and a 3.0 GPA in those courses.
- TAG is available for fall 2027. Mechanical Engineering is excluded from TAG starting with fall 2028.
- General education: Samueli School of Engineering: finish math, science and engineering courses before IGETC or UCI GE. IGETC is not considered in transfer selection.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · engineering.uci.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCI Mechanical Engineering Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Irvine have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering?
UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes ENGRMAE 10, MATH 2A, MATH 2B, MATH 2D, MATH 2E and MATH 3A, with more courses in the list on this page. 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 Mechanical Engineering?
TAG for Mechanical Engineering needs at least a 3.4 for fall 2027.
Can I use TAG for UC Irvine Mechanical Engineering?
UC Irvine offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
Which community colleges have a UCI Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering major preparation.
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