College of the Canyons to UCLA
Computer Science Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 12 of UCLA's 15 Computer Science prep courses. COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and a UCLA choose-1 requirement have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UCLA's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CMPSCI 236 — C++ Object Oriented Programming | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| No COC match | COM SCI 32 — Introduction to Computer Science II | — |
| CMPSCI 122 — Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | COM SCI 33 — Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 |
| No COC match | COM SCI 35L — Software Construction Laboratory | — |
| No COC match for any of 2 options | COM SCI M51A — Logic Design of Digital Systems and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MATH 33B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| CMPSCI 256 — Discrete Structures | MATH 61 — Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses (choose 1) | 3 |
| CMPSCI 236 — C++ Object Oriented Programming | Computer programming courses: C++ preferred (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
UCLA's Computer Science 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 |
UCLA Computer Science: full GE notes
Computer Science applicants to Samueli don't need IGETC or Cal-GETC, and a partial version of either isn't accepted.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 213: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCLA quarters
COC 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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3 UCLA requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and a UCLA choose-1 requirement. Check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102 and CMPSCI 122
MATH 102 and CMPSCI 122 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 ENGCOMP 3
For UCLA ENGCOMP 3, COC accepts ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCLA Computer Science?
CMPSCI 236, CMPSCI 122, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 214 and MATH 215, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 12 of the 15 prep courses UCLA lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't COC cover for UCLA Computer Science?
COM SCI 32, COM SCI 35L and a UCLA choose-1 requirement. COC lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC CMPSCI 236 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Computer Science. COC CMPSCI 236 (C++ Object Oriented Programming) is the match for UCLA COM SCI 31 (Introduction to Computer Science I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
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Related Transfer Plans
College of the Canyons students transferring to UCLA for Computer Science can match 12 of 15 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CMPSCI 236 and CMPSCI 122. COM SCI 32 and COM SCI 35L have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and CMPSCI 122 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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