Fullerton College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Fullerton covers six of UCI's nine Economics requirement slots, including the full micro, macro and calculus core. There's no Fullerton match for UCI's programming pick, ECON 15A or ECON 15B, so plan to take those after you transfer.
From
Fullerton College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
Fullerton students with a 3.4 GPA can apply through the Transfer Admission Guarantee for fall 2027. UCI takes Economics off the TAG list the following year, fall 2028.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 F or ECON 101HF — Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 102 F or ECON 102HF — Principles of Economics - Macro | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 152 F or MATH 152HF — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| No Fullerton match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Fullerton match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH 101 F (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Fullerton 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 Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton 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.
BIOL 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Calculus runs three semesters minimum
ASSIST's chain runs MATH 141F, then MATH 151HF, then MATH 152HF, one semester each. That's three semesters minimum before UCI's calculus pair is done.
Fullerton runs semesters, UCI runs quarters
Fullerton's semester courses convert to quarter units at UCI, where terms run about ten weeks, so the pace of coursework picks up after you transfer.
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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
No Fullerton course covers I&C SCI 31
Neither I&C SCI 31 nor SOC SCI 3A has a Fullerton equivalent. You'll clear UCI's programming requirement once you're enrolled there instead.
Calculus needs three semesters minimum
The longest listed chain is MATH 141F, then MATH 151HF, then MATH 152HF. Start it your first semester so calculus doesn't stretch your timeline out.
Honors sections match on econ and calc
ECON 101HF, ECON 102HF and MATH 152HF each cover the same UCI requirement as the standard course. Taking honors at Fullerton never loses you a match.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fullerton ECON 101 F transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, ECON 101 F or ECON 101HF satisfy UCI's ECON 20A microeconomics requirement, and ECON 102 F covers ECON 20B macroeconomics.
What doesn't Fullerton cover for UCI Economics?
There's no Fullerton match for UCI's programming requirement, and ECON 15A and ECON 15B are also missing. None of the three block admission.
Is UC Irvine TAG open to Fullerton Economics students?
Yes, for fall 2027 applicants with a 3.4 GPA. UCI is removing Economics from TAG starting fall 2028, so this cycle is close to the end.
How long is Fullerton's calculus path to UCI Economics?
Three semesters minimum, MATH 141F through MATH 152HF. Enroll in MATH 141F right away to keep that chain moving on schedule.
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Fullerton College students moving into Economics, B.A. at the University of California, Irvine cover the core prep with ECON 101 F for microeconomics, ECON 102 F for macroeconomics, and a three-semester calculus chain to MATH 152HF. UCI's programming requirement has no Fullerton match, so that's left for after transfer. Transfermatic charts the full Fullerton-to-UCI Economics route so you know which courses to line up each semester and which one waits until you arrive.
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