City College of San Francisco to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for every one of UCI's 5 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at CCSF. Start with MATH 110A and MATH 100A.
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City College of San Francisco
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UC Irvine
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 231 + CS 131B — Advanced Python for Analytics + Programming Fundamentals: Python | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 7 |
| MATH 100A or MATH 110A — Short Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 100B or MATH 110B — Short Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 115 — Discrete Mathematics | I&C SCI 6D — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
Complete these five courses at City College of San Francisco to start your UCI 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.
BIO 10
Animal Biology
CHEM 101A
General College Chemistry
HIST 1
The United States Since 1900
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at City College of San Francisco | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Animal Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | 6 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The United States Since 1900 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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.
CCSF semesters, UCI quarters
CCSF 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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CCSF covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCI 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 and MATH 100A
MATH 110A and MATH 100A 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 MATH 2A
For UCI MATH 2A, CCSF accepts MATH 100A or MATH 110A. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCI Computer Science?
CS 231, CS 131B, MATH 100A or MATH 110A, MATH 100B or MATH 110B, MATH 115 and MATH 120 or MATH 130. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCI lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCI Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCI Computer Science prep course listed has a CCSF match.
Does CCSF MATH 115 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Computer Science. CCSF MATH 115 (Discrete Mathematics) is the match for UCI I&C SCI 6D (Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at CCSF for UCI Computer Science?
MATH 110A and MATH 100A, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Irvine for Computer Science can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CS 231 and CS 131B. Every listed course has a City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A and MATH 100A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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