Moorpark College to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Moorpark has a match for 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MECH&AE 82 has no Moorpark match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Moorpark College that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Moorpark College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM M01AH or CHEM M01A) and CHEM M01B — Honors: General Chemistry I | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 5 |
| MATH M25A or MATH M25AH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH M25B or MATH M25BH — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH M25C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH M31 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
| ENGR M04 — Engineering Design/CAD | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 3 |
| PHYS M20CL + PHYS M20AL + PHYS M20C + PHYS M20B + PHYS M20BL + PHYS M20A — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory + Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism + Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 15 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL M01B (or another listed option) — Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS M125 — Programming Concepts and Methodology I | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR M10 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS M125 or ENGR M10 — Programming Concepts and Methodology I | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Moorpark match | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | — |
| ENGR M20L — Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Laboratory | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | 1 |
| ENGR M16 — Engineering Statics and Strength of Materials | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | 4 |
| No Moorpark match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| ENGR M12 — Engineering Materials | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Moorpark College
UCLA'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 |
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.
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, UCLA quarters
Moorpark 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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MECH&AE 82 has no Moorpark match
Moorpark lists no course for MECH&AE 82. Check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH M25A
MATH C2210 and MATH M25A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
More than one way to cover MATH 31A
For UCLA MATH 31A, Moorpark accepts MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Moorpark for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM M01AH, MATH M25A or MATH M25AH, MATH M25B or MATH M25BH, MATH M25C, MATH M31, ENGR M04 and PHYS M20CL, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Moorpark cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MECH&AE 82. Moorpark lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Moorpark MATH M25C transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Moorpark MATH M25C (Calculus with Analytic Geometry III) is the match for UCLA MATH 32A (Calculus of Several Variables) 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 Moorpark.
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Moorpark College students transferring to UCLA for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Moorpark, including CHEM M01AH and MATH M25A or MATH M25AH. MECH&AE 82 has no Moorpark College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH M25A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Moorpark College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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