UC Irvine Religious Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Religious Studies transfers starts with REL STD 5A, REL STD 5B and REL STD 5C; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Religious Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Religious Studies 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
- REL STD 5A World Religions I
- REL STD 5B World Religions II
- REL STD 5C Inter-Religious Dialogue
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
Does UC Irvine have a Religious Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Religious Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Religious Studies?
UC Irvine's Religious Studies major preparation includes REL STD 5A, REL STD 5B, REL STD 5C, HUMAN 1A, HUMAN 1B and HUMAN 1C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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