MiraCosta College to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 16 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRCEE 30, ENGR 54, ENGRMAE 80 and ENGRMAE 91 and 2 more have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
To
UC Irvine
Mechanical EngineeringUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCI's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 150 — C++ Programming | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 3 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 265 — Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 151 — Principles of Physics I | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 4 |
| PHYS 152 — Principles of Physics II | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 4 |
| PHYS 253 — Principles of Physics III | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 4 |
| CHEM 150 — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 150 — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | — |
| DESN 203 — Solid Modeling | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| PHYS 280 — Introduction to Electronics | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | — |
| PHYS 253 — Principles of Physics III | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 4 |
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics: Micro | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | — |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANTH 101 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | — |
| No MiraCosta match | ENGR 7B — Introduction to Engineering II | — |
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 MiraCosta College
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five MiraCosta College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIO 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
UCI Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
Math, science, and engineering prep has to be finished before Cal-GETC or UCI's own GE pattern, since the engineering school doesn't count IGETC in who it admits.
4 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through PHYS 253: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
MiraCosta semesters, UCI quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
6 UCI requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for ENGRCEE 30, ENGR 54, ENGRMAE 80 and ENGRMAE 91 and others. Check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH C2210 and CS 150
MATH C2210 and CS 150 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 2A
For UCI MATH 2A, MiraCosta accepts MATH 150 or MATH 150H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
CS 150, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, MATH 260, MATH 270, MATH 265 and PHYS 151, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 16 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRCEE 30, ENGR 54, ENGRMAE 80, ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7A and 1 more. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta CS 150 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. MiraCosta CS 150 (C++ Programming) is the match for UCI ENGRMAE 10 (Introduction to Engineering Computations) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
UCI lists Mechanical Engineering as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Check UCI's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 16 of 22 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CS 150 and MATH 150 or MATH 150H. ENGRCEE 30 and ENGR 54 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and CS 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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