UCLA Geology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 33% of transfer applicants to UCLA Geology were admitted (10 of 30). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.64–3.86.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Geology transfers starts with MATH 3A, MATH 3B and MATH 3C; 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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Which classes count at your community college?
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Major Requirements
UCLA Geology Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Geology 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 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
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus · MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series · MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables · MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
Complete all of these
- EPS SCI 51 Mineralogy: Earth and Planetary Materials
- EPS SCI 61 Geologic Maps
Complete 1 of these
- EPS SCI M71 Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists
- C&EE M20 Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- PHYSICS 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy and PHYSICS 5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics and PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields and PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics and PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
Earth science
Complete 1 of these
- EPS SCI 1 Introduction to Earth Science
- EPS SCI 3 Astrobiology
- EPS SCI 5 Environmental Geology of Los Angeles
- EPS SCI M7 Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather
- EPS SCI 8 Earthquakes
- EPS SCI 9 Solar System and Planets
- EPS SCI 10 Exploring Mars, Red Planet
- EPS SCI 13 Natural Disasters
- EPS SCI 15 Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography
- EPS SCI 16 Major Events in History of Life
- EPS SCI 17 Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Geology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 33% of transfer applicants to UCLA Geology were admitted (10 of 30). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.64–3.86.
Does UCLA have a Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Geology?
UCLA's Geology major preparation includes MATH 3A, MATH 3B, MATH 3C, MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A, 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 UCLA for Geology?
Admitted Geology transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.64–3.86.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Geology?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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