College of the Canyons to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 20 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
College of the Canyons
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 College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CMPSCI 235 or CMPSCI 236 or ENGR 220 — C Programming | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 3 |
| MATH 211 or MATH 240 or MATH 240X or MATH 211X — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 or PHYSIC 210 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 4 |
| PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 4 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 4 |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 201 or CHEM 201H — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGR 152 — Statics | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 110 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| ENGR 260 — Electrical Circuits | ENGRMAE 60 — Electric Circuits (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 260 — Electrical Circuits | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 151 — Materials of Engineering | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 4 |
| ECON 202 or ECON 202H — Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 230 — Dynamics | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | 3 |
| No COC match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANTHRO 101L (or another listed option) — Physical Anthropology Lab | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 1 |
| ENGR 101 — Introduction to Engineering | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | 2 |
| No COC 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 College of the Canyons
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five College of the Canyons courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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.
6 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through ENGR 260: 6 courses, each needing the one before, so 6 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCI quarters
COC 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
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for ENGRMAE 91 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 102 and CMPSCI 235
MATH 102 and CMPSCI 235 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, COC accepts CMPSCI 235 or CMPSCI 236 or ENGR 220. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
CMPSCI 235 or CMPSCI 236 or ENGR 220, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 214, MATH 215 and PHYSIC 220 or PHYSIC 210, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 20 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B. COC lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 212 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC MATH 212 (Calculus II) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable 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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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 20 of 22 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CMPSCI 235 or CMPSCI 236 or ENGR 220 and MATH 211. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and CMPSCI 235 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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