Fullerton College to UCLA
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Fullerton College matches 13 of UCLA's 15 Computer Science prep courses, led by CSCI 123 F through data structures, computer organization, calculus and physics. COM SCI 35L and the logic design requirement have no Fullerton course on ASSIST.
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UCLA's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 123 F — Introduction to Programming Concepts in C++ | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 133 F — Data Structures in C++ | COM SCI 32 — Introduction to Computer Science II | 4 |
| CSCI 241 F — Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | COM SCI 33 — Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| No Fullerton match | COM SCI 35L — Software Construction Laboratory | — |
| No Fullerton match for any of 2 options | COM SCI M51A — Logic Design of Digital Systems and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 151 F — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 152 F — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or MATH 255 F — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or MATH 260 F — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 33B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 171 F — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 61 — Introduction to Discrete Structures | 4 |
| PHYS 221 F + PHYS 223 F + PHYS 222 F — General Physics I + General Physics III + General Physics II | 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 or ENGL 104 F or PHIL 172 F — Critical Thinking and Writing | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| CSCI 123 F — Introduction to Programming Concepts in C++ | Computer programming courses: C++ preferred (choose 1) | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Fullerton College
UCLA's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Fullerton College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
UCLA Computer Science: full GE notes
The Samueli School neither requires nor recommends IGETC or Cal-GETC for this major, and it won't take a partial certification.
Fullerton semesters map onto UCLA quarters
Expect course counts to shift between the two systems. MATH 251 F alone stands in for two UCLA quarter courses, and Fullerton's three-course physics sequence covers what UCLA lists as five separate classes.
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MATH 252 F covers both 33A and 33B
MATH 252 F, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, satisfies MATH 33A and MATH 33B by itself. The alternative is two courses: MATH 255 F for MATH 33A and MATH 260 F for MATH 33B.
Multivariable calculus is a single semester
MATH 251 F covers both MATH 32A and MATH 32B, so you don't need two Fullerton courses for UCLA's two-quarter multivariable sequence. One semester finishes both requirements.
One writing course clears the requirement
UCLA's writing requirement here is one course from either list: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H, or one of ENGL C1001, ENGL C1001H, ENGL 104 F or PHIL 172 F. You don't need one from each.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Fullerton for UCLA computer science?
Take CSCI 123 F, CSCI 133 F, CSCI 241 F, MATH 151 F, 152 F, 251 F, 252 F and 171 F, plus PHYS 221 F, 222 F and 223 F and ENGL C1000. Complete it all by spring before you transfer, for a letter grade.
Which UCLA computer science courses have no Fullerton match?
Two courses: COM SCI 35L, the software construction lab, and logic design (COM SCI M51A or EC ENGR M16). Fullerton lists no course for either. Neither appears on UCLA's must-finish-by-spring list, so both are taken at UCLA.
How selective is UCLA computer science for transfers?
Very selective across the board: UCLA admitted just 5% of all transfer applicants to the major in 2025. Samueli Engineering also sets a 3.4 minimum transferable GPA and won't consider you for a second-choice major.
Does Fullerton CSCI 123 F transfer to UCLA?
Yes. CSCI 123 F, Introduction to Programming Concepts in C++, matches COM SCI 31 and doubles as UCLA's programming-language requirement. The agreement notes say C and Java courses are also acceptable for that requirement.
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Fullerton College students planning to transfer into the Computer Science B.S. at UCLA can finish most of the required prep before they leave. Fullerton's CSCI 123 F and CSCI 133 F line up with UCLA's COM SCI 31 and COM SCI 32, and MATH 251 F alone covers both quarters of multivariable calculus. Physics runs through PHYS 221 F, 222 F and 223 F. The lab course COM SCI 35L and the logic design requirement have no Fullerton match. Transfermatic turns this agreement into a term-by-term Fullerton plan built around every listed prerequisite.
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