UC Irvine Social Ecology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Social Ecology were admitted (27 of 49). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.32–3.70.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Social Ecology transfers starts with CRM/LAW C7, SOCECOL 10 and SOCECOL 13; 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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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Social Ecology Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Social Ecology 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.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- 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
Complete 1 of these
- PSCI 9 Introduction to Psychology
- PSCI 11B Psychology Fundamentals
- PSCI 11C Psychology Fundamentals
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Social Ecology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Social Ecology were admitted (27 of 49). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.32–3.70.
Does UC Irvine have a Social Ecology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Social Ecology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Social Ecology?
UC Irvine's Social Ecology major preparation includes CRM/LAW C7, SOCECOL 10, SOCECOL 13, UPPP 8, UPPP 4 and UPPP 5, 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 Social Ecology?
Admitted Social Ecology transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.32–3.70.
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