Ohlone College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 7 of UCI's 9 Economics prep courses. ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no Ohlone match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Economics 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
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BA 102B — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| BA 102A — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| No Ohlone match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Ohlone match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH 101 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 4 |
| CNET 142 or (CS 102 and CS 116) — Introduction to Programming with Python | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 4 |
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 Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone College to start your UCI 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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH 100 onward
MATH 100, then MATH 101A, then MATH 101B: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH 100 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Ohlone semesters, UCI quarters
Ohlone 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.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for ECON 15A and ECON 15B. Check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 100 and BA 102A
MATH 100 and BA 102A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCI looks for
Requires a B or better in micro, macro and two terms of calculus (Math 2A-B). Minimum GPA is 2.8.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCI Economics?
BA 102B, BA 102A, MATH 101A, MATH 101B, ANTH 101 and CNET 142. Together they match 7 of the 9 prep courses UCI lists for Economics.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCI Economics?
ECON 15A and ECON 15B. Ohlone lists no course for them, so check UCI's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone BA 102B transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Economics. Ohlone BA 102B (Principles of Microeconomics) is the match for UCI ECON 20A (Basic Economics I) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Economics?
UCI lists Economics 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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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Irvine for Economics can match 7 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including BA 102B and BA 102A. ECON 15A and ECON 15B have no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and BA 102A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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