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    UC Santa Cruz Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 83% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism were admitted (24 of 29). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.91.

    The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism transfers starts with JAPN 1, CHIN 1 and CHIN 2; the full list is below.

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

    83%
    UCSC Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.12–3.91
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    29
    Transfer applicants, 24 admitted
    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism

    Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Cruz Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism Major Preparation

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

    Complete 1 of these options

    • JAPN 1 First-Year Japanese
    • CHIN 1 First-Year Chinese · CHIN 2 First-Year Chinese · CHIN 3 First-Year Chinese
    • FREN 1 First-Year French · FREN 2 First-Year French · FREN 3 First-Year French
    • ITAL 1 First-Year Italian · ITAL 2 First-Year Italian
    • SPAN 1 First-Year Spanish · SPAN 2 First-Year Spanish · SPAN 3 First-Year Spanish

    Also listed by UCSC

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

    Recommended preparation

    • APLX 80 Introduction to Applied Linguistics
    • LING 50 Introduction to Linguistics
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSC's own Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC Santa Cruz Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 83% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism were admitted (24 of 29). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.12–3.91.

    Does UC Santa Cruz have an Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism?

    UC Santa Cruz's Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism major preparation includes JAPN 1, CHIN 1, CHIN 2, CHIN 3, FREN 1 and FREN 2, 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 Cruz for Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism?

    Admitted Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.12–3.91.

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