Diablo Valley College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
DVC matches six of UCI's nine Economics requirement slots, covering the micro, macro and calculus core plus both social science picks. ECON 15A, ECON 15B and UCI's programming pick have no DVC course, so those wait until after you transfer.
From
Diablo Valley College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
DVC students can apply to UCI through the Transfer Admission Guarantee for fall 2027 with a 3.4 GPA. Economics leaves the TAG list starting fall 2028, so act within this window.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 221 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 220 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 182 or MATH 192 — Calculus for Management, Life Science, and Social Science I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 193 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No DVC match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No DVC match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTHR 125 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| No DVC match for any of 2 options | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming and others (choose 1) | — |
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 Diablo Valley College
Complete these five courses at Diablo Valley College to start your UCI GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
DVC runs semesters, UCI runs quarters
DVC's semester-length courses convert to quarter units at UCI, and UCI's terms move through material faster, so the pace shifts once you're on campus.
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
There's no DVC match for I&C SCI 31
Neither I&C SCI 31 nor its alternative, SOC SCI 3A, has a DVC equivalent. You'll take one of those two at UCI instead of clearing it early.
MATH 192 is the route to MATH 193
MATH 192 or MATH 182 satisfies UCI's MATH 2A. But MATH 2B's only DVC match is MATH 193, which needs MATH 192, so MATH 192 is the start that carries you through both.
The social-science pick needs two courses
UCI wants two courses from a list that includes ANTHR 130, GEOG 120 and PSYC C1000 at DVC. One alone doesn't finish this requirement, plan for both.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DVC ECON 221 transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, ECON 221 satisfies UCI's ECON 20A microeconomics requirement, and ECON 220 covers ECON 20B macroeconomics. Both need a B or better for admission.
What doesn't DVC cover for UCI Economics?
DVC has no match for UCI's programming requirement (I&C SCI 31 or SOC SCI 3A), and ECON 15A and ECON 15B don't have DVC equivalents either.
Can DVC students use UC Irvine TAG for Economics?
Yes, for fall 2027, with a 3.4 GPA minimum. UCI removes Economics from TAG the next cycle, fall 2028, so this is close to the deadline.
Which DVC math class should I take first for UCI Economics?
MATH 192, since it's the prerequisite for MATH 193 and both feed UCI's calculus requirement. Starting there keeps the two-course sequence on track.
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Related Transfer Plans
Diablo Valley College students planning an Economics, B.A. transfer to the University of California, Irvine cover the core requirement set: ECON 221 for microeconomics, ECON 220 for macroeconomics, and both terms of calculus through MATH 193. The main gap is UCI's programming pick, I&C SCI 31, which has no DVC match. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and see exactly which DVC courses count, and what's left for after you arrive at UCI.
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