UC San Diego Computer Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 12% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Computer Science were admitted (291 of 2,354). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSE 11, CSE 12 and CSE 29; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UCSD Computer Science plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Information Center, transfer admissions by major.
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UC San Diego Computer Science Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Complete all of these
- CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
- CSE 29 Systems Programming and Software Tools
- CSE 20 Discrete Mathematics
- CSE 21 Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems
- CSE 30 Computer Organization and Systems Programming
- MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- BILD 1 The Cell
- BILD 2 Multicellular Life
- BILD 3 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
- PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 4A Physics for Physics Majors—Mechanics
- PHYS 4B Physics for Physics Majors—Fluids, Waves, Statistical and Thermal Physics
Admission
What UCSD Says About Computer Science Transfers
- Engineering is a selective major. Math 18 and 20A-C, CSE 11, 12 and 20, and one approved science course must be done by the end of spring before transfer.
- UCSD strongly recommends listing a non-selective alternate major on the UC application.
- TAG: UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.ucsd.edu · admissions.ucsd.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCSD Computer Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Computer Science transfer acceptance rate?
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 12% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Computer Science were admitted (291 of 2,354). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
Does UC San Diego have a Computer Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Computer Science?
UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation includes CSE 11, CSE 12, CSE 29, CSE 20, CSE 21 and CSE 30, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC San Diego for Computer Science?
Admitted Computer Science transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.86–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Computer Science?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UCSD Computer Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation.
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