UCLA Japanese
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 62% of transfer applicants to UCLA Japanese were admitted (26 of 42). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.59–3.91.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Japanese transfers starts with JAPAN 6, JAPAN 10 and ASIAN 30; 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 Japanese Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Japanese 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
- Intermediate Japanese
- JAPAN 6 Intermediate Modern Japanese
- JAPAN 10 Intermediate Modern Japanese: Intensive
Complete 1 of these
- ASIAN 30 Languages and Cultures of Asia
- JAPAN 50 Japanese Civilization
- JAPAN 70 Images of Japan: Literature and Film
- JAPAN 75 Anime
- JAPAN 80 How Does It Move? Action and Moving Image in Modern Japan
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Japanese transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 62% of transfer applicants to UCLA Japanese were admitted (26 of 42). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.59–3.91.
Does UCLA have a Japanese major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Japanese (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Japanese?
UCLA's Japanese major preparation includes JAPAN 6, JAPAN 10, ASIAN 30, JAPAN 50, JAPAN 70 and JAPAN 75, 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 Japanese?
Admitted Japanese transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.59–3.91.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Japanese?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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