UC San Diego Linguistics Language Program
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Linguistics Language Program transfers starts with LIAB 1A, LIAB 1AX and LIAB 1B; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    40 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    40
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Linguistics Language Program

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Linguistics Language Program Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Linguistics Language Program 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 all of these

    • LIAB 1A Arabic Conversation
    • LIAB 1AX Analysis of Arabic
    • LIAB 1B Arabic Conversation
    • LIAB 1BX Analysis of Arabic
    • LIAB 1C Arabic Conversation
    • LIAB 1CX Analysis of Arabic
    • LIAB 1D Arabic Conversation
    • LIAB 1DX Analysis of Arabic
    • LISL 1A American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1AX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1B American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1BX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1C American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1CX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISL 1D American Sign Language Conversation
    • LISL 1DX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LIFR 1A French Conversation
    • LIFR 1AX Analysis of French
    • LIFR 1B French Conversation
    • LIFR 1BX Analysis of French
    • LIFR 1C French Conversation
    • LIFR 1CX Analysis of French
    • LIFR 1D French Conversation
    • LIFR 1DX Analysis of French
    • LIGM 1A German Conversation
    • LIGM 1AX Analysis of German
    • LIGM 1B German Conversation
    • LIGM 1BX Analysis of German
    • LIGM 1C German Conversation
    • LIGM 1CX Analysis of German
    • LIGM 1D German Conversation
    • LIGM 1DX Analysis of German
    • LIIT 1A Italian Conversation
    • LIIT 1AX Analysis of Italian
    • LIIT 1B Italian Conversation
    • LIIT 1BX Analysis of Italian
    • LIIT 1C Italian Conversation
    • LIIT 1CX Analysis of Italian
    • LIIT 1D Italian Conversation
    • LIIT 1DX Analysis of Italian
    • LIPO 1A Portuguese Conversation
    • LIPO 1AX Analysis of Portuguese
    • LIPO 1B Portuguese Conversation
    • LIPO 1BX Analysis of Portuguese
    • LIPO 1C Portuguese Conversation
    • LIPO 1CX Analysis of Portuguese
    • LIPO 1D Portuguese Conversation
    • LIPO 1DX Analysis of Portuguese
    • LISP 1A Spanish Conversation
    • LISP 1AX Analysis of Spanish
    • LISP 1B Spanish Conversation
    • LISP 1BX Analysis of Spanish
    • LISP 1C Spanish Conversation
    • LISP 1CX Analysis of Spanish
    • LISP 1D Spanish Conversation
    • LISP 1DX Analysis of Spanish

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a Linguistics Language Program major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Linguistics Language Program and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Linguistics Language Program?

    UC San Diego's Linguistics Language Program major preparation includes LIAB 1A, LIAB 1AX, LIAB 1B, LIAB 1BX, LIAB 1C and LIAB 1CX, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Linguistics Language Program?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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