UC Irvine Philosophy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Philosophy were admitted (170 of 238). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.

The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHILOS 30, PHILOS 1 and PHILOS 2; 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.

71%

UCI Philosophy transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.50–3.92

GPA range of admitted transfers

238

Transfer applicants, 170 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Philosophy

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCI requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Irvine Philosophy Major Preparation

The courses UC Irvine lists as Philosophy 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

Required

PHILOS 30 Introduction to Symbolic Logic

Complete 1 of these

PHILOS 1 Introduction to Philosophy
PHILOS 2 Puzzles and Paradoxes
PHILOS 3 Technology and Society
PHILOS 4 Introduction to Ethics
PHILOS 5 Contemporary Moral Problems

Complete 2 of these

PHILOS 10 History of Ancient Philosophy
PHILOS 12 History of Modern Philosophy
PHILOS 13 History of Contemporary Philosophy

Language other than english

Required

Course work equivalent to sixth quarter (fourth semester) of study in a single language other than English (at the college level)

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

What is the UC Irvine Philosophy transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Philosophy were admitted (170 of 238). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.

Does UC Irvine have a Philosophy major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Irvine's Philosophy major preparation includes PHILOS 30, PHILOS 1, PHILOS 2, PHILOS 3, PHILOS 4 and PHILOS 5, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.