City College of San Francisco to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 19 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B have no CCSF match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
City College of San Francisco
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 City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 110A or ENGN 38 — Introduction to Programming and Computer Science | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 4 |
| 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 110C — Calculus III | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 125 or MATH 130 — Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYC 4A + PHYC 4AL — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 4 |
| PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4B — Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 4 |
| PHYC 4CL + PHYC 4C — Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 4 |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 6 |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 6 |
| ENGN 36 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | 3 |
| ENGN 24 — Engineering Design Graphics | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| ENGN 20L + ENGN 20 — Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory + Introduction to Circuit Analysis | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGN 45 — Materials Science | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYC 4C — Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 3 |
| ECON 3 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGN 37 — Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | 3 |
| No CCSF match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANTH 1 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 3 |
| No CCSF match | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | — |
| No CCSF 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 City College of San Francisco
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five City College of San Francisco courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
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.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 110A onward
MATH 110A through PHYC 4CL: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 110A first or plan on summer. 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCI requirements have no CCSF match
CCSF 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 110A and CS 110A
MATH 110A and CS 110A 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, CCSF accepts CS 110A or ENGN 38. 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 Mechanical Engineering?
CS 110A or ENGN 38, MATH 100A or MATH 110A, MATH 100B or MATH 110B, MATH 110C, MATH 120 or MATH 130, MATH 125 or MATH 130 and PHYC 4A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 19 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B. CCSF lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 110C transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. CCSF MATH 110C (Calculus III) is the match for UCI MATH 2D (Multivariable 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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City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 19 of 22 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CS 110A or ENGN 38 and MATH 100A or MATH 110A. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7A have no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A and CS 110A 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 Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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