UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 68% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science were admitted (46 of 68). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.46–3.92.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for International Studies, Political Science transfers starts with CHIN 20AN, JAPN 20A and LIAB 1D; 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 (published as International Studies - Political Science).
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UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as International Studies, Political Science 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
- CHIN 20AN Second-Year Chinese I
- JAPN 20A Second Year Japanese I
- LIAB 1D Arabic Conversation and LIAB 1DX Analysis of Arabic
- LIFR 1D French Conversation and LIFR 1DX Analysis of French
- LTFR 2A Intermediate French I
- LIGM 1D German Conversation and LIGM 1DX Analysis of German
- LTGM 2A Intermediate German I
- LIIT 1D Italian Conversation and LIIT 1DX Analysis of Italian
- LTIT 2A Intermediate Italian I
- LTKO 2A Intermediate Korean: Second Year I
- LIPO 1D Portuguese Conversation and LIPO 1DX Analysis of Portuguese
- LTRU 2A Second-Year Russian
- LISL 1D American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1DX Analysis of American Sign Language
- LISP 1D Spanish Conversation and LISP 1DX Analysis of Spanish
- LTSP 2A Intermediate Spanish I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 68% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science were admitted (46 of 68). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.46–3.92.
Does UC San Diego have an International Studies, Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers International Studies, Political Science (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 International Studies, Political Science?
UC San Diego's International Studies, Political Science major preparation includes CHIN 20AN, JAPN 20A, LIAB 1D, LIAB 1DX, LIFR 1D and LIFR 1DX, 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 International Studies, Political Science?
Admitted International Studies, Political Science transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.46–3.92.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego International Studies, Political Science?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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