UCLA Spanish
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UCLA Spanish were admitted (22 of 38). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.98.

The major preparation UCLA lists for Spanish transfers starts with SPAN 25, SPAN 27 and SPAN 42; 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.

58%

UCLA Spanish transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.48–3.98

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 22 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Spanish

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCLA requirement.

Major Requirements

UCLA Spanish Major Preparation

The courses UCLA lists as Spanish 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

SPAN 25 Advanced Spanish Composition
SPAN 27 Advanced Spanish Composition for Heritage Speakers

Complete all of these

SPAN 42 Iberian Cultures
SPAN 44 Latin American Cultures

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UCLA Spanish transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UCLA Spanish were admitted (22 of 38). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.98.

Does UCLA have a Spanish major for transfer students?

Yes. UCLA offers Spanish (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Spanish?

UCLA's Spanish major preparation includes SPAN 25, SPAN 27, SPAN 42 and SPAN 44. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.