Bakersfield College to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 19 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Bakersfield College
To
UC Irvine
Mechanical EngineeringUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR B19C or ENGR B20 — C++ Programming for Engineers & Scientists | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 4 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH B6D — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS B4A — Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 4 |
| PHYS B4B — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 4 |
| PHYS B4C — Optics and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 4 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM B1A — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGR B36 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | 3 |
| ENGR B24 — Engineering Graphics with Solidworks | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| ENGR B17 — Electric Circuit Analysis | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR B45 — Properties of Materials | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | 4 |
| PHYS B4C — Optics and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 4 |
| ECON B1 — Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR B37 — Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANTH B1 (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | — |
| No Bakersfield match | ENGR 7B — Introduction to Engineering II | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Bakersfield College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UCI Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Math, science, and engineering prep has to be finished before Cal-GETC or UCI's own GE pattern, since the engineering school doesn't count IGETC in who it admits.
6 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6E: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH B1A first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCI quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCI requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B. Check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A and ECON B1
MATH B1A and ECON B1 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover ENGRMAE 10
For UCI ENGRMAE 10, Bakersfield accepts ENGR B19C or ENGR B20. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGR B19C or ENGR B20, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C, MATH B6E, MATH B6D and PHYS B4A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 19 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield MATH B6A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Bakersfield MATH B6A (Analytic Geometry/Calculus I) is the match for UCI MATH 2A (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
UCI lists Mechanical Engineering as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Bakersfield College students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 19 of 22 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including ENGR B19C or ENGR B20 and MATH B6A. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7A have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ECON B1 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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