City College of San Francisco to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
CCSF has a match for 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MECH&AE 82 has no CCSF match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at City College of San Francisco that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at City College of San Francisco | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General College Chemistry + General College Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 11 |
| MATH 110A — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 110B — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 110C — Calculus III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 120 or MATH 130 — Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 3 |
| No CCSF match | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
| ENGN 24 — Engineering Design Graphics | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 3 |
| PHYC 4AL + PHYC 4C + PHYC 4A + PHYC 4CL + PHYC 4BL + PHYC 4B — Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics for Scientists and Engineers + Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers + Waves and Thermodynamics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers + Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL 1B or ENGL C1001 — Writing about Literature | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS 110B — Programming Fundamentals: C++ | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGN 38 — Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies for Engineers | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 110B or ENGN 38 — Programming Fundamentals: C++ | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 4 |
| No CCSF match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| ENGN 20L — Introduction to Circuit Analysis Laboratory | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | 1 |
| No CCSF match | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | — |
| No CCSF match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| No CCSF match | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at City College of San Francisco
UCLA'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 |
UCLA Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
For Samueli engineering majors, UCLA doesn't require IGETC or Cal-GETC, doesn't accept it partially complete, and doesn't recommend it.
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, UCLA quarters
CCSF runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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MECH&AE 82 has no CCSF match
CCSF lists no course for MECH&AE 82. Check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 110A and ENGL C1000
MATH 110A and ENGL C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
More than one way to cover MATH 33A
For UCLA MATH 33A, 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 UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 101B, CHEM 101A, MATH 110A, MATH 110B, MATH 110C, MATH 120 or MATH 130 and ENGN 24, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't CCSF cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MECH&AE 82. CCSF lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does CCSF MATH 110A transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. CCSF MATH 110A (Calculus I) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Mechanical Engineering 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 UCLA for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at CCSF, including CHEM 101B and CHEM 101A. MECH&AE 82 has no City College of San Francisco equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 110A and ENGL C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in City College of San Francisco and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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