UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts were admitted (84 of 128). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.25–3.87.
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Theater Arts transfers starts with THEA 10, THEA 50 and THEA 61A; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Theater Arts 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 all of these
- THEA 10 Introduction to Theater Design and Technology
- THEA 50 Fundamentals of Theater Production
- THEA 61A Ancient and Medieval Drama
- THEA 61B Drama from the Renaissance to the Modern Age
- THEA 61C The Birth of the Modern: Drama and Performance After the Renaissance
Complete 1 of these
- THEA 30 Introduction to Dance Theory and Technique
- THEA 31A Dance Studio I: Asian or Asian Diasporic Practice
- THEA 31B Dance Studio I: Ballet
- THEA 31C Dance Studio I: Contemporary Dance Theory and Technique
- THEA 36 Introduction to Dance Making
- THEA 37 African Dance
- THEA 80Z Indian Dance
- Approved practice-based dance courses
Complete 1 of these
- Theater Arts elective courses
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
1 of these
- THEA 20 Introductory Studies in Acting
- THEA 21 Acting Studio I: Psychological Realism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Theater Arts were admitted (84 of 128). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.25–3.87.
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Theater Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Theater Arts (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 Theater Arts?
UC Santa Cruz's Theater Arts major preparation includes THEA 10, THEA 50, THEA 61A, THEA 61B, THEA 61C and THEA 30, 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 Theater Arts?
Admitted Theater Arts transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.25–3.87.
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