UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UCLA lists for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences transfers starts with A&O SCI 51, A&O SCI 90 and A&O SCI M71; 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.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 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
Complete all of these
- A&O SCI 51 Fundamentals of Climate Science
- A&O SCI 90 Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Complete 1 of these
- A&O SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 3A Calculus for Life Sciences Students · MATH 3B Calculus for Life Sciences Students · MATH 3C Ordinary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra for Life Sciences Students
- LIFESCI 30A Mathematics for Life Scientists · LIFESCI 30B Mathematics for Life Scientists
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus · MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series · MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables · MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables · MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications · MATH 33B Differential Equations
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
Complete 1 of these
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics and PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields and PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- PHYSICS 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy and PHYSICS 5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics and PHYSICS 5C Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UCLA have an Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences?
UCLA's Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences major preparation includes A&O SCI 51, A&O SCI 90, A&O SCI M71, COMPTNG 10A, MATH 3A and MATH 3B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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