City College of San Francisco to UCSD
Computer Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 9 of UCSD's 11 Computer Science prep courses. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no CCSF match, so plan for them before you apply.
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City College of San Francisco
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UC San Diego
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC San Diego's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 111B — Programming Fundamentals: Java | CSE 11 — Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace | 4 |
| CS 110C or CS 111C — Data Structures and Algorithms: C++ | CSE 12 — Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design | 4 |
| No CCSF match | CSE 29 — Systems Programming and Software Tools | — |
| MATH 115 — Discrete Mathematics | CSE 20 — Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| No CCSF match | CSE 21 — Mathematics for Algorithms and Systems | — |
| CS 270 — Computer Architecture with Assembly Language | CSE 30 — Computer Organization and Systems Programming | 4 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| BIO 100B + BIO 100A — General Biology + General Biology | BILD 1 — The Cell (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIO 100A + BIO 100B — General Biology + General Biology | BILD 2 — Multicellular Life (choose 1) | 10 |
| BIO 100B + BIO 100A — General Biology + General Biology | BILD 3 — Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (choose 1) | 10 |
| CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I (choose 1) | 6 |
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry + General College Chemistry | CHEM 6B — General Chemistry II (choose 1) | 11 |
| PHYC 4A — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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, UCSD quarters
CCSF runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCSD requirements have no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for CSE 29 and CSE 21. Check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 110A and CS 111B
MATH 110A and CS 111B 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 CSE 12
For UCSD CSE 12, CCSF accepts CS 110C or CS 111C. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCSD Computer Science?
CS 111B, CS 110C or CS 111C, MATH 115, CS 270, MATH 120 or MATH 130, MATH 110A and MATH 110B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 9 of the 11 prep courses UCSD lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCSD Computer Science?
CSE 29 and CSE 21. CCSF lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 115 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Computer Science. CCSF MATH 115 (Discrete Mathematics) is the match for UCSD CSE 20 (Discrete Mathematics) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
17% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to CCSF.
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Related Transfer Plans
City College of San Francisco students transferring to UC San Diego for Computer Science can match 9 of 11 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CS 111B and CS 110C or CS 111C. CSE 29 and CSE 21 have no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A and CS 111B are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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