UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management were admitted (26 of 56). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.27–3.70.

    The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Technology and Information Management transfers starts with CSE 12, CSE 13S and CSE 16; 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.

    46%
    UCSC Technology and Information Management transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.27–3.70
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    56
    Transfer applicants, 26 admitted
    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Technology and Information Management

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

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    Major Requirements

    UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Technology and Information Management 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 6 of these options

    • CSE 12 Computer Systems and Assembly Language and Lab · CSE 13S Computer Systems and C Programming · CSE 16 Applied Discrete Mathematics · CSE 30 Programming Abstractions: Python · TIM 50 Business Information Systems · ECON 1 Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure · ECON 2 Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity · ECON 10A Economics of Accounting · MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics · MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
    • MATH 22 Introduction to Calculus of Several Variables · MATH 23A Vector Calculus · AM 30 Multivariate Calculus for Engineers

    Also listed by UCSC

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

    Additional major preparation courses

    • STAT 17 Statistical Methods for Business and Economics
    • STAT 17L Statistical Methods for Business and Economics Laboratory
    • TIM 58 Systems Analysis and Design

    1 of these

    • AM 10 Linear Algebra for Engineers
    • MATH 21 Linear Algebra

    1 of these

    • AM 20 Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
    • MATH 24 Ordinary Differential Equations
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSC's own Technology and Information Management requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management were admitted (26 of 56). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.27–3.70.

    Does UC Santa Cruz have a Technology and Information Management major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Technology and Information Management (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 Technology and Information Management?

    UC Santa Cruz's Technology and Information Management major preparation includes CSE 12, CSE 13S, CSE 16, CSE 30, TIM 50 and ECON 1, 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 Technology and Information Management?

    Admitted Technology and Information Management transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.27–3.70.

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