UCLA Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate and Classes
21% of transfer applicants to UCLA Psychology were admitted in 2025.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSYCH 10, LIFESCI 7A and LIFESCI 15; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UCLA Psychology plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UCLA 2025 transfer admit data, all applicants to this major.
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PsychologyMajor Requirements
UCLA Psychology Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Psychology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- PSYCH 10 Introductory Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- LIFESCI 7A Cell and Molecular Biology
- LIFESCI 15 Life: Concepts and Issues
- PHYSCI 3 Introduction to Human Physiology
- Lower Division Biology Courses
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 17 Chemical Principles
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- Introductory Chemistry Courses
- PHYSICS 10 Physics
- PHYSICS 11 Revolutions in Physics
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOS 1 Beginnings of Western Philosophy
- PHILOS 2 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
- PHILOS 3 Historical Introduction to Philosophy
- PHILOS 4 Philosophical Analysis of Contemporary Moral Issues
- PHILOS 5 Philosophy in Literature
- PHILOS 6 Introduction to Political Philosophy
- PHILOS 7 Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
- PHILOS 8 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
- PHILOS 9 Principles of Critical Reasoning
- PHILOS 21 Skepticism and Rationality
- PHILOS 22 Introduction to Ethical Theory
- PHILOS 22W Introduction to Ethical Theory
- PHILOS 23 Meaning and Communication
- PHILOS 31 Logic, First Course
- Introductory Philosophy Courses
Quantitative reasoning
Complete 1 of these
- Introductory Statistics Courses
- STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
- Calculus Requirement
Admission
What UCLA Says About Psychology Transfers
- All major prep must be complete by the end of spring before transfer. UCLA strongly encourages finishing it by the end of fall.
- You must be admitted directly into Psychology. You cannot change into it after admission.
- General education: UCLA strongly encourages community college applicants to the College of Letters and Science to complete IGETC/Cal-GETC. It is not required.
- TAG: UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admission.ucla.edu · admission.ucla.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UCLA Psychology Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UCLA's Psychology major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Psychology transfer acceptance rate?
21% of transfer applicants to UCLA Psychology were admitted in 2025.
Does UCLA have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Psychology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Psychology?
UCLA's Psychology major preparation includes PSYCH 10, LIFESCI 7A, LIFESCI 15, PHYSCI 3, CHEM 17 and CHEM 20A, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Psychology?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UCLA Psychology transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UCLA's Psychology major preparation.
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