UC Santa Cruz Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Environmental Studies were admitted (64 of 108). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.75.
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration transfers starts with ENVS 23, CHEM 3A and CHEM 4A; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Environmental Studies).
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration 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.
Required major preparation courses
Complete 2 of these options
- ENVS 23 The Physical and Chemical Environment · CHEM 3A General Chemistry · CHEM 4A Advanced General Chemistry: Molecular Structure and Reactivity
- AM 3 Precalculus for the Social Sciences · MATH 3 Precalculus · AM 11A Mathematical Methods for Economists I · MATH 11A Calculus with Applications · MATH 16A Mathematics for Life Sciences · MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Complete all of these
- STAT 7 Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences
- STAT 7L Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- ENVS 25 Environmental Politics, Economics and Justice
- ECON 1 Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
- ECON 2 Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 2 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- BME 80G Bioethics in the 21st Century: Science, Business, and Society
- PHIL 22 Introduction to Ethical Theory
- PHIL 24 Introduction to Ethics: Contemporary Moral Issues
- PHIL 28 Environmental Ethics
- SOCY 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCY 10 Issues and Problems in American Society
- SOCY 15 World Society
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
1 of these
- BIOE 20C Ecology and Evolution
- ENVS 24 General Ecology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Cruz Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Environmental Studies were admitted (64 of 108). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.75.
Does UC Santa Cruz have an Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration (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 Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration?
UC Santa Cruz's Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration major preparation includes ENVS 23, CHEM 3A, CHEM 4A, AM 3, MATH 3 and AM 11A, 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 Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration?
Admitted Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems Concentration transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.20–3.75.
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