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    UCLA Spanish and Portuguese
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UCLA lists for Spanish and Portuguese transfers starts with PORTGSE 27, PORTGSE 25 and PORTGSE 26; 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Spanish and Portuguese

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    Major Requirements

    UCLA Spanish and Portuguese Major Preparation

    The courses UCLA lists as Spanish and Portuguese 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

    • PORTGSE 27 Writing Studies: Afro-Luso-Brazilian World
    • PORTGSE 25 Advanced Portuguese · PORTGSE 26 Language and Popular Culture

    Complete 1 of these

    • PORTGSE M35 Spanish, Portuguese, and Nature of Language
    • SPAN M35 Spanish, Portuguese, and Nature of Language

    Required

    • PORTGSE 46 Brazil and Portuguese-Speaking World

    Complete 1 of these

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

    Complete 1 of these

    • SPAN 42 Iberian Cultures
    • SPAN 44 Latin American Cultures
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCLA's own Spanish and Portuguese requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UCLA have a Spanish and Portuguese major for transfer students?

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

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

    UCLA's Spanish and Portuguese major preparation includes PORTGSE 27, PORTGSE 25, PORTGSE 26, PORTGSE M35, SPAN M35 and PORTGSE 46, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UCLA Spanish and Portuguese?

    UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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