College of the Canyons to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MECH&AE 94 has no COC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM 201 and CHEM 202) or (CHEM 201H and CHEM 202) — General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 5 |
| 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 | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | 4 |
| No COC match | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | — |
| 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 | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 220 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| CMPSCI 111 or CMPSCI 111L or CMPSCI 235 or CMPSCI 236 — Introduction to Computer Algorithms and Programming/JAVA | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 3 |
| No COC match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| ENGR 260L — Electrical Circuits Laboratory | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | 1 |
| ENGR 152 + ENGR 240 — Statics + Strength of Materials | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | 6 |
| No COC match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| ENGR 151 — Materials of Engineering | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | 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 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 |
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 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MECH&AE 94 has no COC match
COC lists no course for MECH&AE 94. 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 102 and CMPSCI 111
MATH 102 and CMPSCI 111 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 Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 201, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 214, MATH 215 and PHYSIC 220, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MECH&AE 94. COC lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC MATH 211 (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 COC.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to UCLA for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CHEM 201 and MATH 211. MECH&AE 94 has no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and CMPSCI 111 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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