UCLA Physics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UCLA Physics were admitted (74 of 237). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.84–4.00.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Physics transfers starts with MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A; 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 Physics Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Physics 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
- 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
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYSICS 17 Modern Physics
- PHYSICS 32 Mathematical Methods
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
Complete 1 of these
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
- COM SCI 30 Principles and Practices of Computing
- COM SCI 31 Introduction to Computer Science I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Physics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UCLA Physics were admitted (74 of 237). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.84–4.00.
Does UCLA have a Physics major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Physics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Physics?
UCLA's Physics major preparation includes MATH 31A, MATH 31B, MATH 32A, MATH 32B, MATH 33A and MATH 33B, 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 Physics?
Admitted Physics transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.84–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Physics?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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