UC San Diego Political Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Political Science transfers starts with POLI 10, POLI 11 and POLI 12; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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UC San Diego Political Science Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Political Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- POLI 10 Introduction to Political Science: American Politics
- POLI 11 Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics
- POLI 12 Introduction to Political Science: International Relations
- POLI 13 Power and Justice
- POLI 30 Political Inquiry
Admission
What UCSD Says About Political Science Transfers
- Political Science is not on UCSD's list of majors screened for major prep, so admission rests on the general transfer requirements (minimum 2.4 GPA for California residents).
- TAG: UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.ucsd.edu · admissions.ucsd.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCSD Political Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Political Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers 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 Political Science?
UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation includes POLI 10, POLI 11, POLI 12, POLI 13 and POLI 30. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Political Science?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UCSD Political Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation.
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