UC Merced Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 91% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Political Science were admitted (369 of 407). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.25–3.82.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis transfers starts with POLI 003, POLI 005 and POLI 010; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Political Science).
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these
- POLI 003 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLI 005 Introduction to International Relations
Required
- POLI 010 Understanding Political Controversies
Complete 2 of these
- POLI 002 Controversies in American Politics
- POLI 003 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLI 005 Introduction to International Relations
- POLI 006 Global Issues
- POLI 009 Community Mobilization and Politics
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended but not required
- POLI 001 Introduction to American Politics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 91% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Political Science were admitted (369 of 407). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.25–3.82.
Does UC Merced have a Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis?
UC Merced's Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis major preparation includes POLI 003, POLI 005, POLI 010, POLI 002, POLI 006 and POLI 009, 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 Merced for Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis?
Admitted Political Science, Law and Policy Emphasis transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.25–3.82.
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