UC San Diego Structural Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Structural Engineering were admitted (39 of 95). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.47–3.91.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Structural Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 6A, MATH 18 and MATH 20A; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
41 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.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Structural Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Structural Engineering 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.
Required
- CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
Courses listed
- MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH 20E Vector Calculus
Courses listed
- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
- PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
- PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory - Mechanics
- PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism
Courses listed
- SE 1 Intro to Structures & Design
- SE 3 Graphical Communication for Engineering Design
- SE 9 Algorithms and Programming for Structural Engineering
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Structural Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Structural Engineering were admitted (39 of 95). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.47–3.91.
Does UC San Diego have a Structural Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Structural Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Structural Engineering?
UC San Diego's Structural Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 6A, MATH 18, MATH 20A, MATH 20B, MATH 20C and MATH 20D, 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 Structural Engineering?
Admitted Structural Engineering transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.47–3.91.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Structural Engineering?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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