UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy were admitted (48 of 61). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.43–3.90.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Political Science/Public Policy 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).
40 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 Political Science - Public Policy).
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Political Science/Public Policy 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.
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
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy were admitted (48 of 61). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.43–3.90.
Does UC San Diego have a Political Science/Public Policy major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Political Science/Public Policy (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/Public Policy?
UC San Diego's Political Science/Public Policy major preparation includes POLI 10, POLI 11, POLI 12, POLI 13 and POLI 30. 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 Political Science/Public Policy?
Admitted Political Science/Public Policy transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.43–3.90.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Political Science/Public Policy?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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