MiraCosta College to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for every one of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at MiraCosta. Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 150.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 150 + CHEM 151 — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors + General Chemistry II: For Science Majors | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 10 |
| 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 | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | 4 |
| DESN 101 + DESN 203 — Computer-Aided Design and Drafting + Solid Modeling | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 7 |
| 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 |
| CS 150 — C++ Programming | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta match | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta match | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| No MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College
UCLA'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 |
UCLA Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
For Samueli engineering majors, UCLA doesn't require IGETC or Cal-GETC, doesn't accept it partially complete, and doesn't recommend it.
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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MiraCosta covers all 11 listed courses
Every UCLA Mechanical Engineering prep course in the transfer agreement has a MiraCosta match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 150
MATH C2210 and MATH 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 Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 150, CHEM 151, MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, MATH 260, MATH 270 and MATH 265, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCLA Mechanical Engineering prep course listed has a MiraCosta match.
Does MiraCosta MATH 155 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. MiraCosta MATH 155 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II) is the match for UCLA MATH 31B (Integration and Infinite Series) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering can match 11 of 11 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CHEM 150 and CHEM 151. Every listed course has a MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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