City College of San Francisco to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 10 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. PSTAT 120A has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
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City College of San Francisco
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UC Santa Barbara
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 125 or MATH 130 — Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 3 |
| CS 110B — Programming Fundamentals: C++ | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 4 |
| CS 110C — Data Structures and Algorithms: C++ | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 4 |
| MATH 115 — Discrete Mathematics | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| No CCSF match | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | — |
| CS 270 — Computer Architecture with Assembly Language | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 4 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| PHYC 4AL + PHYC 4A — Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 4 |
| PHYC 4CL + PHYC 4AL + PHYC 4A + PHYC 4C — Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYC 4CL + PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4C + PHYC 4B — Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYC 2AL + PHYC 2A + PHYC 2BL + PHYC 2B — Introductory Physics Laboratory I + Introductory Physics I + Introductory Physics Laboratory II + Introductory Physics II | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 8 |
| PHYC 4A — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 3 |
| PHYC 4A + PHYC 4B + PHYC 4C — Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 9 |
| No CCSF match | PSTAT 120A — Probability and Statistics | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
UCSB's Computer Science 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 |
UCSB Computer Science: full GE notes
UCSB's Engineering college has applicants prioritize major coursework over IGETC or Cal-GETC, with general education left until after transfer for students on a three-year timeline.
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, UCSB quarters
CCSF runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
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PSTAT 120A has no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for PSTAT 120A. Check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 110A and CS 110B
MATH 110A and CS 110B 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 4A
For UCSB MATH 4A, CCSF accepts MATH 120 or MATH 130. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at CCSF for UCSB Computer Science?
MATH 110A, MATH 110B, MATH 120 or MATH 130, MATH 125 or MATH 130, CS 110B, CS 110C and MATH 115, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCSB Computer Science?
PSTAT 120A. CCSF lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 110A transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. CCSF MATH 110A (Calculus I) is the match for UCSB MATH 3A (Calculus with Applications, First Course) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCSB 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 Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including MATH 110A and MATH 110B. PSTAT 120A has no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A and CS 110B are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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