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.
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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).