MiraCosta College to UCLA
Computer Science Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 12 of UCLA's 15 Computer Science prep courses. COM SCI 35L, a UCLA choose-1 requirement and a UCLA choose-1 requirement have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UCLA's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 150 — C++ Programming | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 151 — Advanced C++ Programming | COM SCI 32 — Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 220 — Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | COM SCI 33 — Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | COM SCI 35L — Software Construction Laboratory | — |
| No MiraCosta match for any of 2 options | COM SCI M51A — Logic Design of Digital Systems and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 265 — Differential Equations | MATH 33B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 226 or CS 226 — Discrete Mathematics | MATH 61 — Introduction to Discrete Structures | 4 |
| PHYS 253 + PHYS 152 + PHYS 151 — Principles of Physics III + Principles of Physics II + Principles of Physics I | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H or ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H — Critical Thinking , Composition, and Literature | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| No MiraCosta match for any of 1 options | Computer programming courses: C++ preferred (choose 1) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
UCLA's Computer Science 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 |
UCLA Computer Science: full GE notes
Computer Science applicants to Samueli don't need IGETC or Cal-GETC, and a partial version of either isn't accepted.
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, UCLA quarters
MiraCosta runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCLA requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for COM SCI 35L, a UCLA choose-1 requirement and a UCLA choose-1 requirement. Check UCLA's Computer Science 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 31A
For UCLA MATH 31A, 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 UCLA Computer Science?
CS 150, CS 151, CS 220, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, MATH 260 and MATH 270, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 12 of the 15 prep courses UCLA lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCLA Computer Science?
COM SCI 35L, a UCLA choose-1 requirement and a UCLA choose-1 requirement. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta CS 150 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Computer Science. MiraCosta CS 150 (C++ Programming) is the match for UCLA COM SCI 31 (Introduction to Computer Science I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to MiraCosta.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UCLA for Computer Science can match 12 of 15 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CS 150 and CS 151. COM SCI 35L and a UCLA choose-1 requirement 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 UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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