UC Riverside Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 50% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Psychology were admitted (520 of 1,045). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.22–3.78.

The major preparation UC Riverside lists for Psychology transfers starts with MATH 4, MATH 5A and MATH 6A; 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.

50%

UCR Psychology transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.22–3.78

GPA range of admitted transfers

1,045

Transfer applicants, 520 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Psychology

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

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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

Major Requirements

UC Riverside Psychology Major Preparation

The courses UC Riverside lists as Psychology 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 1 of these

MATH 4 Intro to College Math for Business and Social Sciences
MATH 5A Principles of Calculus I
MATH 6A Introduction to College Mathematics for the Sciences
MATH 9A First-Year Calculus
MATH 22 Calculus for Business

Also listed by UCR

UCR lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Strongly recommended courses

PSYC 1 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 2 Introductory Psychology
PSYC 11 Psychological Methods: Statistical Procedures
PSYC 12 Psychological Methods: Research Procedures

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Riverside Psychology transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 50% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Psychology were admitted (520 of 1,045). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.22–3.78.

Does UC Riverside have a Psychology major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Riverside offers Psychology (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 Psychology?

UC Riverside's Psychology major preparation includes MATH 4, MATH 5A, MATH 6A, MATH 9A and MATH 22. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.