UC Santa Barbara Theater, Theater Design Emphasis
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Theater were admitted (66 of 114). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.93.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Theater, Theater Design Emphasis transfers starts with THTR 1, THTR 19 and THTR 29A; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Theater).
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Theater, Theater Design Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Theater, Theater Design Emphasis 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
Required
- THTR 1 Play Analysis
Complete all of these
- THTR 19 Design Fundamentals for Dance and Theatre
- THTR 29A Scenic Practicum
- THTR 29B Lighting Practicum
- THTR 29C Costume Practicum
Complete 2 units from these
- THTR 29D Run Crew Practicum
Complete all of these
- THTR 95 Introduction to Stage Management
- THTR 22 Scenic Design
- THTR 23 Stage Lighting Design
- THTR 24 Projection Design
- THTR 25 Costume Design
Complete 4 units from these
- THTR 27A Theater Graphics and Figure Drawing
- THTR 27B Theater Drafting
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Theater, Theater Design Emphasis transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Theater were admitted (66 of 114). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.93.
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Theater, Theater Design Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Theater, Theater Design Emphasis (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 Theater, Theater Design Emphasis?
UC Santa Barbara's Theater, Theater Design Emphasis major preparation includes THTR 1, THTR 19, THTR 29A, THTR 29B, THTR 29C and THTR 29D, 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 Santa Barbara for Theater, Theater Design Emphasis?
Admitted Theater, Theater Design Emphasis transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.53–3.93.
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