UC San Diego Dance
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Dance were admitted (12 of 22). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.22–3.72.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Dance transfers starts with TDPR 6, TDTR 10 and TDDM 1; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
32 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Dance Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Dance major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- TDPR 6 Theatre Practicum
- TDTR 10 Introduction to Dance
- TDDM 1 Introduction to Dance Making
- TDGE 40 Dance and Socia Movement(s)
- TDHD 20 Looking at Dance
- TDMV 1 Beginning Ballet
- TDMV 2 Beginning Contemporary Dance
- TDMV 3 Beginning Jazz
- TDMV 11 Theatrical Tap
- TDMV 38 Beginning Hip Hop
- TDMV 43 West African Dance
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Dance transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Dance were admitted (12 of 22). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.22–3.72.
Does UC San Diego have a Dance major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Dance (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Dance?
UC San Diego's Dance major preparation includes TDPR 6, TDTR 10, TDDM 1, TDGE 40, TDHD 20 and TDMV 1, 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 San Diego for Dance?
Admitted Dance transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.22–3.72.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Dance?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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