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    Computer Science Transfer Plan

    CCSF has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 3 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at CCSF. Start with MATH 110A.

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    Computer Science
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    UC Berkeley Computer Science transfer admit rate, all applicants

    Major Requirements

    Computer Science Major Preparation

    Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.

    MATH 110A
    Calculus I
    MATH 51 — Calculus I5 units
    MATH 110B
    Calculus II
    MATH 52 — Calculus II5 units
    MATH 130 or (MATH 120 and MATH 125)
    Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
    MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1)5 units
    No CCSF match
    COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended)—
    CS 110C or CS 111C
    Data Structures and Algorithms: C++
    COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended)4 units
    No CCSF match
    COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended)—
    No CCSF match
    COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended)—

    Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.

    General Education

    Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco

    Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco to start your UC Berkeley GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.

    Life Science

    BIO 10

    Animal Biology

    4 units
    Physical Science

    CHEM 101A

    General College Chemistry

    6 units
    Humanities

    HIST 1

    The United States Since 1900

    3 units
    English CompositionCCN

    ENGL C1000

    Academic Reading and Writing

    4 units
    Critical ThinkingCCN

    ENGL C1001

    Critical Thinking and Writing

    4 units

    4 semesters minimum for MATH 110A onward

    MATH 110A through MATH 130: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH 110A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.

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    Your First Semester

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    MATH 110A — Calculus I
    5 unitsMajor
    ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
    4 unitsGE
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    Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path

    CCSF covers all 3 listed courses

    Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a CCSF match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.

    Start with MATH 110A

    MATH 110A sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.

    What UC Berkeley looks for

    Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What classes should I take at CCSF for UC Berkeley Computer Science?

    MATH 110A, MATH 110B and MATH 130. Together they match 3 of the 3 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science.

    What doesn't CCSF cover for UC Berkeley Computer Science?

    Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course listed has a CCSF match.

    Does CCSF MATH 110A transfer to UC Berkeley?

    Yes, for Computer Science. CCSF MATH 110A (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.

    What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?

    5% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to CCSF.

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    City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Berkeley for Computer Science can match 3 of 3 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including MATH 110A and MATH 110B. Every listed course has a City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.

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