UC Santa Barbara Russian and East European Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Russian and East European Studies transfers starts with RUSS 1, RUSS 2 and RUSS 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.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Russian and East European Studies

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    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Barbara Russian and East European Studies Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Russian and East European Studies 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 all of these

    • RUSS 1 Elementary Russian
    • RUSS 2 Elementary Russian
    • RUSS 3 Elementary Russian
    • RUSS 4 Intermediate Russian
    • RUSS 5 Intermediate Russian
    • RUSS 6 Intermediate Russian

    Also listed by UCSB

    UCSB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Recommended

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    • SLAV 35 Short Fiction by Major Russian Writers
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    • HIST 4B Medieval and Early Modern Europe
    • HIST 4C Modern Europe

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Santa Barbara have a Russian and East European Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Russian and East European Studies (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 Russian and East European Studies?

    UC Santa Barbara's Russian and East European Studies major preparation includes RUSS 1, RUSS 2, RUSS 3, RUSS 4, RUSS 5 and RUSS 6. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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