Las Positas College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers the micro, macro and calculus core of UCI's Economics prep, six of nine requirement slots, with a short two-semester calculus path. UCI's programming pick, ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no Las Positas match.
From
Las Positas College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
Las Positas students with a 3.4 GPA can apply through the Transfer Admission Guarantee for fall 2027. UCI drops Economics from TAG the next cycle, fall 2028.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTR 1 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| No Las Positas 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 Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas 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.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Las Positas runs semesters, UCI runs quarters
Las Positas's semester classes convert to quarter units at UCI, and the pace of coursework picks up once you're on UCI's shorter terms.
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Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Calculus here is a two-course pair
MATH 1 leads directly to MATH 2, which completes UCI's two-course calculus requirement. MATH 1 needs MATH 39 or MATH 21 first, so check where you place early.
No Las Positas course covers I&C SCI 31
Neither I&C SCI 31 nor SOC SCI 3A has a Las Positas equivalent. Budget one of those two for after you transfer to UCI.
ECON 15A/15B don't block admission
UCI only screens ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1 and MATH 2 for a B or better. The statistics pair is extra prep finished later, not an admission gate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas ECON 1 transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, ECON 1 satisfies UCI's ECON 20A microeconomics requirement, and ECON 2 covers ECON 20B macroeconomics, both needing a B or better.
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCI Economics?
There's no Las Positas match for UCI's programming requirement, and ECON 15A and ECON 15B are also missing. None block admission.
Is UC Irvine TAG open to Las Positas Economics students?
Yes, for fall 2027 applicants with a 3.4 GPA. UCI removes Economics from TAG starting fall 2028, so this cycle is close to the end.
How long is Las Positas's calculus path to UCI Economics?
Two semesters, MATH 1 then MATH 2, if you start at MATH 1. MATH 1 needs MATH 39 or MATH 21 first, so add a semester if you haven't taken one of those.
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Las Positas College students moving into Economics, B.A. at the University of California, Irvine cover the core prep with ECON 1 for microeconomics, ECON 2 for macroeconomics, and a short two-semester calculus path through MATH 2. UCI's programming requirement has no Las Positas match. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and get the exact Las Positas sequence for UCI Economics, term by term.
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