UCLA African American Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 38% of transfer applicants to UCLA African American Studies were admitted (8 of 21). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.17–3.42.
The major preparation UCLA lists for African American Studies transfers starts with AF AMER 1, AF AMER 2A and AF AMER 2B; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA 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
UCLA African American Studies Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as African American Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- AF AMER 1 Introduction to Black Studies
Complete 1 of these
- AF AMER 2A Africa and Middle East
- AF AMER 2B Race and U.S. Military Intervention in Africa
- AF AMER 2C Black Folks Kung Fu Fightin': Black America, Martial Arts, and Popular Culture
- AF AMER M5 Social Organization of Black Communities
- AF AMER 6 Trends in Black Intellectual Thought
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA African American Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 38% of transfer applicants to UCLA African American Studies were admitted (8 of 21). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.17–3.42.
Does UCLA have an African American Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers African American Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for African American Studies?
UCLA's African American Studies major preparation includes AF AMER 1, AF AMER 2A, AF AMER 2B, AF AMER 2C, AF AMER M5 and AF AMER 6. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UCLA for African American Studies?
Admitted African American Studies transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.17–3.42.
Can I use TAG for UCLA African American Studies?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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