UC Riverside Physics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Physics were admitted (62 of 92). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.08–3.78.

The major preparation UC Riverside lists for Physics transfers starts with PHYS 40A, PHYS 40B and PHYS 40C; 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.

67%

UCR Physics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.08–3.78

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 62 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Physics

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

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Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCR requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Riverside Physics Major Preparation

The courses UC Riverside lists as Physics 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.

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

PHYS 40A General Physics
PHYS 40B General Physics
PHYS 40C General Physics

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 9A First-Year Calculus and MATH 9B First-Year Calculus and MATH 9C First-Year Calculus
MATH 9C First-Year Calculus
MATH 7A Calculus for Life Sciences · MATH 7B Calculus for Life Sciences

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCR's own Physics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Riverside Physics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 67% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Physics were admitted (62 of 92). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.08–3.78.

Does UC Riverside have a Physics major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for Physics?

UC Riverside's Physics major preparation includes PHYS 40A, PHYS 40B, PHYS 40C, MATH 9A, MATH 9B and MATH 9C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.