UC Santa Cruz Physics, General Concentration
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 72% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Physics were admitted (59 of 82). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.14–3.72.
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Physics, General Concentration transfers starts with PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B and PHYS 5C; 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 Physics).
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Physics, General Concentration Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Physics, General 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
Courses listed
- PHYS 5A Introduction to Physics I
- PHYS 5B Introduction to Physics II
- PHYS 5C Introduction to Physics III
Courses listed
- MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- MATH 23A Vector Calculus
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
- PHYS 5D Introduction to Physics IV
Additional major preparation courses
- MATH 23B Vector Calculus
- PHYS 5L Introduction to Physics I Laboratory
- PHYS 5M Introduction to Physics II Laboratory
- PHYS 5N Introduction to Physics Laboratory III
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Cruz Physics, General Concentration transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 72% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Physics were admitted (59 of 82). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.14–3.72.
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Physics, General Concentration major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Physics, General Concentration (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Physics, General Concentration?
UC Santa Cruz's Physics, General Concentration major preparation includes PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, PHYS 5C, MATH 19A, MATH 19B and MATH 23A. 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 Physics, General Concentration?
Admitted Physics, General Concentration transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.14–3.72.
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