UC Irvine Urban Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Urban Studies were admitted (72 of 102). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.88.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Urban Studies transfers starts with CRM/LAW C7, UPPP 4 and UPPP 5; 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 Urban Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Urban 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.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- CRM/LAW C7 Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society
- 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
Complete all of these
- SOCECOL 10 Research Design
- SOCECOL 13 Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology
- UPPP 40 Urban Sociology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Urban Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Urban Studies were admitted (72 of 102). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.88.
Does UC Irvine have an Urban Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Urban 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 Urban Studies?
UC Irvine's Urban Studies major preparation includes CRM/LAW C7, UPPP 4, UPPP 5, PSCI 9, PSCI 11B and PSCI 11C, 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 Urban Studies?
Admitted Urban Studies transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.48–3.88.
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