Ohlone College to UC Berkeley
Economics Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 2 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at Ohlone.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Berkeley
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BA 102B + BA 102A — Principles of Microeconomics + Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 1 — Introduction to Economics | 6 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 51 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 52 — Calculus II (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 16A — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 16B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Ohlone match | STAT 20 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | STAT 21 — Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone College to start your UC Berkeley GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Ohlone covers all 2 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a Ohlone match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
MATH 100 starts a 2-semester chain
MATH 100, then MATH 101A each need the one before, so the chain takes 2 semesters at minimum. Begin MATH 100 early.
What UC Berkeley looks for
From fall 2027, transfers who pick Economics on the application are automatically declared. Any declaration courses still missing must be finished to graduate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UC Berkeley Economics?
BA 102B, BA 102A, MATH 101A and MATH 101B, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 2 of the 2 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Economics.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UC Berkeley Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Economics prep course listed has a Ohlone match.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Economics. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Economics?
14% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Ohlone.
Explore More
Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Economics can match 2 of 2 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BA 102B and BA 102A. Every listed course has a Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester. The table above lists each UC Berkeley requirement next to the Ohlone course that meets it, so you can check your own schedule against it.
Build your Ohlone College → UC Berkeley plan
Personalized, semester-by-semester. Free to start.
Get My Transfer Plan