UC Irvine Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 7% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Psychology were admitted (60 of 923). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.65–3.94.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSCI 11A, PSCI 11B and PSCI 11C; the full list is below.
UC Irvine offers TAG for Psychology for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UCI Psychology plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Information Center, transfer admissions by major.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
UC Irvine Psychology Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Psychology 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.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- PSCI 11A Psychology Fundamentals
- PSCI 11B Psychology Fundamentals
- PSCI 11C Psychology Fundamentals
- CRM/LAW C7 Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society
- SOCECOL 10 Research Design
- SOCECOL 13 Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology
Complete 1 of these
- UPPP 8 Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design
- UPPP 4 Introduction to Urban Studies
- UPPP 5 Introduction to Urban Planning and Policy
Admission
What UCI Says About Psychology Transfers
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative transferable GPA, or 3.4 for TAG. No specific prep courses are required for admission.
- TAG is available for fall 2027. Psychology B.A. is on UCI's list of majors excluded from TAG starting with fall 2028.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.uci.edu · admissions.uci.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
By Community College
UCI Psychology Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Psychology transfer acceptance rate?
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 7% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Psychology were admitted (60 of 923). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.65–3.94.
Does UC Irvine have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Psychology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Psychology?
UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation includes PSCI 11A, PSCI 11B, PSCI 11C, CRM/LAW C7, SOCECOL 10 and SOCECOL 13, 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 Psychology?
Admitted Psychology transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.65–3.94. TAG for Psychology needs at least a 3.4 for fall 2027.
Can I use TAG for UC Irvine Psychology?
UC Irvine offers TAG for Psychology for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA.
Which community colleges have a UCI Psychology 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 Psychology major preparation.
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