UC Santa Cruz Robotics Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Robotics Engineering were admitted (67 of 105). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.76.
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Robotics Engineering transfers starts with CSE 12, MATH 19A and MATH 19B; 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 Robotics Engineering BS).
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Robotics Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Robotics Engineering 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
- CSE 12 Computer Systems and Assembly Language and Lab
- MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- PHYS 5A Introduction to Physics I
- PHYS 5L Introduction to Physics I Laboratory
- PHYS 5C Introduction to Physics III
- PHYS 5N Introduction to Physics Laboratory III
Complete 1 of these
- AM 10 Linear Algebra for Engineers
- MATH 21 Linear Algebra
Complete 1 of these
- AM 20 Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
- MATH 24 Ordinary Differential Equations
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
- MATH 23A Vector Calculus
- CSE 16 Applied Discrete Mathematics
- CSE 20 Beginning Programming in Python
- CSE 30 Programming Abstractions: Python
- ECE 101 Introduction to Electronic Circuits
- ECE 101L Introduction to Electronic Circuits Laboratory
Additional major preparation courses
- ECE 9 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
- ECE 10 Fundamentals of Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Cruz Robotics Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Robotics Engineering were admitted (67 of 105). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.76.
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Robotics Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Robotics Engineering (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 Robotics Engineering?
UC Santa Cruz's Robotics Engineering major preparation includes CSE 12, MATH 19A, MATH 19B, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5L and PHYS 5C, 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 Robotics Engineering?
Admitted Robotics Engineering transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.21–3.76.
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