UC San Diego History
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego History were admitted (226 of 295). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.92.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for History transfers starts with HILD 2A, HILD 2B and HILD 2C; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
35 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 History Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as History 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.
Complete 1 of these options
- HILD 2A United States History · HILD 2B United States History · HILD 2C United States History
- HILD 7A Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7B Race and Ethnicity in the United States · HILD 7C Race and Ethnicity in the United States
- HILD 10 East Asia: The Great Tradition · HILD 11 East Asia and the West · HILD 12 Twentieth-Century East Asia
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego History transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego History were admitted (226 of 295). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.92.
Does UC San Diego have a History major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers History (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 History?
UC San Diego's History major preparation includes HILD 2A, HILD 2B, HILD 2C, HILD 7A, HILD 7B and HILD 7C, 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 History?
Admitted History transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.41–3.92.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego History?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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