UC Santa Barbara French
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for French transfers starts with FR 1, FR 2 and FR 3; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for French

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCSB requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Santa Barbara French Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as French major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Preparation for the major

Complete 1 of these

FR 1 Elementary French and FR 2 Elementary French and FR 3 Elementary French
FR 16A French for Romance Language Speakers 1 and FR 16B French for Romance Language Speakers 2

Complete 1 of these options

FR 4 Intermediate French and FR 5 Intermediate French and FR 6 Intermediate French
FR 4 Intermediate French · FR 5 Intermediate French · FR 6GS Intermediate French for Global Studies and Political Science

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSB's own French requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Santa Barbara have a French major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers French (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for French?

UC Santa Barbara's French major preparation includes FR 1, FR 2, FR 3, FR 16A, FR 16B and FR 4, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

Explore More