Fullerton College to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Fullerton College covers 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. The one it can't, MECH&AE 94, the CAD course, has no Fullerton match, and UCLA wants prep finished by the end of spring before you enroll.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111BF + CHEM 111AF — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 10 |
| 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 255 F + MATH 260 F — Linear Algebra + Ordinary Differential Equations | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | 6 |
| No Fullerton match | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | — |
| 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++ | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR 220 F — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| CSCI 123 F or CSCI 223 F — Introduction to Programming Concepts in C++ | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Fullerton match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| No Fullerton match | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | — |
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 Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
UCLA's engineering school waives the Cal-GETC/IGETC requirement, refuses a partial certification, and doesn't recommend the pattern for Mechanical Engineering applicants.
Three semesters of chemistry
CHEM 107F comes first, then CHEM 111AF, then CHEM 111BF: three semesters minimum on that path. Prep is due by the spring before transfer, so start chemistry your first semester rather than saving it.
Semester courses, quarter requirements
Fullerton runs semesters while UCLA runs quarters, so credit doesn't map one to one. MATH 251 F, a single Fullerton course, is ASSIST's match for both UCLA's MATH 32A and MATH 32B.
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No Fullerton course covers CAD
ASSIST lists nothing at Fullerton for MECH&AE 94, Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. It isn't on UCLA's screening list, but UCLA says prep should be done by the end of spring before fall enrollment.
Chemistry has a three-semester chain
CHEM 111AF needs CHEM 107F or a math course such as MATH 141F, and CHEM 111BF needs CHEM 111AF. Starting from CHEM 107F, that's three semesters, so begin chemistry early.
Linear algebra has two Fullerton options
MATH 252 F or MATH 255 F each independently satisfy MATH 33A. MATH 255 F also pairs with MATH 260 F to cover the separate MECH&AE 82 differential equations requirement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Fullerton for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 151 F through 251 F for calculus, MATH 255 F and 260 F for linear algebra and differential equations, CHEM 111AF/111BF, PHYS 221 F through 223 F, ENGL C1000, and CSCI 123 F or ENGR 220 F for programming.
Does Fullerton cover UCLA's CAD requirement, MECH&AE 94?
No. ASSIST lists no Fullerton course against MECH&AE 94. It isn't one of the courses UCLA screens applicants on, but UCLA expects prep to be finished by the end of spring before fall enrollment.
What does Fullerton cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
10 of the 11 required courses, including all of calculus, chemistry, physics, composition and programming. Only the CAD course, MECH&AE 94, has no Fullerton match.
How selective is UCLA's Mechanical Engineering program?
UCLA's Samueli School admitted 12% of all 2025 transfer applicants to the major, a figure covering every applicant, and requires at least a 3.4 GPA.
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Fullerton College students planning a Mechanical Engineering transfer to the University of California, Los Angeles can finish 10 of UCLA's 11 required prep courses at Fullerton, covering calculus through MATH 251 F, chemistry through CHEM 111BF, and the full physics sequence. MECH&AE 94, UCLA's computer-aided design course, is the one gap, with no Fullerton match on ASSIST. UCLA's Samueli School admitted 12% of 2025 transfer applicants to the major and requires a 3.4 minimum GPA. Transfermatic can flag that single CAD gap early so it doesn't surprise you at transfer.
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