Moorpark College to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 20 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B have no Moorpark match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Moorpark 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 Moorpark College that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS M125 or ENGR M10 — Programming Concepts and Methodology I | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 3 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH M35 — Applied Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20A — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 5 |
| PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL — Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 5 |
| PHYS M20CL + PHYS M20C — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 5 |
| CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH — General Chemistry I | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH — General Chemistry I | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | 4 |
| ENGR M04 — Engineering Design/CAD | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| ENGR M20 — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | ENGRMAE 60 — Electric Circuits (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR M20 — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR M12 — Engineering Materials | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS M20C + PHYS M20CL — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 5 |
| ECON M201 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR M18 — Engineering Dynamics | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANAT M01 (or another listed option) — Human Anatomy | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGR M01 — Introduction to Engineering | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | 2 |
| No Moorpark 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 Moorpark College
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Moorpark College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL M01
Introduction to Biology
CHEM M01A
General Chemistry I
HIST M150
World History: From Prehistory to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Moorpark College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL M01 — Introduction to Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM M01A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities | HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
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.
5 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through PHYS M20CL: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH C2210 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
Moorpark semesters, UCI quarters
Moorpark 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B. 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 M125
MATH C2210 and CS M125 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 ENGRMAE 10
For UCI ENGRMAE 10, Moorpark accepts CS M125 or ENGR M10. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
CS M125 or ENGR M10, MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, MATH M25C, MATH M31, MATH M35 and PHYS M20AL, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 20 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B. Moorpark lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark MATH M25C transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark MATH M25C (Calculus with Analytic Geometry III) is the match for UCI MATH 2D (Multivariable Calculus) 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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Related Transfer Plans
Moorpark College students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 20 of 22 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CS M125 or ENGR M10 and MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7B have no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and CS M125 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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