Bakersfield College to UCLA
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 12 of UCLA's 15 Computer Science prep courses. COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and MATH 61 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UCLA's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMP B12 — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | COM SCI 32 — Introduction to Computer Science II | — |
| COMP B13 — Computer Architecture and Organization | COM SCI 33 — Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | COM SCI 35L — Software Construction Laboratory | — |
| ENGR B18 — Digital Electronics and Logic Design | COM SCI M51A — Logic Design of Digital Systems (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR B18 — Digital Electronics and Logic Design | EC ENGR M16 — Logic Design of Digital Systems (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH B6C — Calculus III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH B6E — Elementary Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 3 |
| MATH B6D — Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 33B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | MATH 61 — Introduction to Discrete Structures | — |
| PHYS B4B + PHYS B4C + PHYS B4A — Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism + Optics and Modern Physics + Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 or PHIL B9 — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMP B12 or ENGR B19C — Programming Concepts and Methodology II | Computer programming courses: C++ preferred (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
UCLA's Computer Science 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 |
UCLA Computer Science: full GE notes
Computer Science applicants to Samueli don't need IGETC or Cal-GETC, and a partial version of either isn't accepted.
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, UCLA quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCLA requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and MATH 61. Check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A and ENGR B18
MATH B1A and ENGR B18 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
What UCLA looks for
Minimum 3.4 GPA at the time of application. Admission to Samueli is highly selective.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCLA Computer Science?
COMP B12, COMP B13, ENGR B18, MATH B6A, MATH B6B, MATH B6C and MATH B6E, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 12 of the 15 prep courses UCLA lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCLA Computer Science?
COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and MATH 61. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield COMP B12 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Computer Science. Bakersfield COMP B12 (Programming Concepts and Methodology II) is the match for UCLA COM SCI 31 (Introduction to Computer Science I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield College students transferring to UCLA for Computer Science can match 12 of 15 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including COMP B12 and COMP B13. COM SCI 32 and COM SCI 35L have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ENGR B18 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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