UC Riverside Art History
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 93% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Art History were admitted (81 of 87). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.03–3.77.

The major preparation UC Riverside lists for Art History transfers starts with AHS 13, AHS 15 and AHS 16; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCR for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

93%

UCR Art History transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.03–3.77

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 81 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art History

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Riverside Art History Major Preparation

The courses UC Riverside lists as Art History major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCR's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Pre-modern art history

Complete 1 of these

AHS 13 Arts and Architecture of the Islamic World
AHS 15 Arts of Asia
AHS 16 Introduction to the Body in Western Art
AHS 17A Western Art: Prehistory to Byzantine
AHS 17B Western Art: Early Medieval
AHS 27 Art of Pre-Columbian America

Early-modern art history

Complete 1 of these

AHS 13 Arts and Architecture of the Islamic World
AHS 15 Arts of Asia
AHS 16 Introduction to the Body in Western Art
AHS 17B Western Art: Early Medieval
AHS 17C Western Art: Baroque to Modern
AHS 23 Intro to American Art
AHS 28 Art and Architecture of Latin America

Modern-contemporary art history

Complete 1 of these

AHS 8 MODERN WESTERN VISUAL CULTURE
AHS 13 Arts and Architecture of the Islamic World
AHS 17C Western Art: Baroque to Modern
AHS 20 Intro to Media Art
AHS 21 Intro to Architechture and Urbanism
AHS 23 Intro to American Art
AHS 28 Art and Architecture of Latin America

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Riverside Art History transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 93% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Art History were admitted (81 of 87). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.03–3.77.

Does UC Riverside have an Art History major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Riverside offers Art History (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for Art History?

UC Riverside's Art History major preparation includes AHS 13, AHS 15, AHS 16, AHS 17A, AHS 17B and AHS 27, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.