Ohlone College to UCI
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 17 of UCI's 22 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENGRMAE 52, ENGRMAE 80, ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7A and 1 more have no Ohlone match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Ohlone 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 Ohlone College that satisfy UC Irvine's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 102 or ENGI 111 — Introduction to Computer Programming Using C++ | ENGRMAE 10 — Introduction to Engineering Computations | 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 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 2D — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 2E — Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 103 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 104 — Differential Equations | MATH 3D — Elementary Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYSICS 7C, PHYSICS 7LC | 4 |
| PHYS 141 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHYSICS 7D, PHYSICS 7LD | 4 |
| PHYS 142 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 7E — Classical Physics | 4 |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | ENGR 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1LE (choose 1) | 5 |
| ENGI 120 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ENGRCEE 30 — Statics | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | ENGRMAE 52 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| ENGI 130 — Electric Circuit Analysis | EECS 70A — NETWORK ANALYSIS I (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGI 140 — Materials Engineering | ENGR 54 — Principles of Materials Science and Engineering | 4 |
| PHYS 142 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics | PHYSICS 52A — Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 4 |
| BA 102B — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | ENGRMAE 80 — Dynamics | — |
| No Ohlone match | ENGRMAE 91 — Introduction to Thermodynamics | — |
| ANTH 101 (or another listed option) — Biological Anthropology | Science courses (or lecture/lab combination) for Mechanical Engineering (choose 1) | 4 |
| No Ohlone match | ENGR 7A — Introduction to Engineering I | — |
| No Ohlone 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 Ohlone College
UCI's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Ohlone College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
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 |
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 100 onward
MATH 100 through PHYS 142: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 100 first or plan on summer. 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
5 UCI requirements have no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for ENGRMAE 52, ENGRMAE 80, ENGRMAE 91 and ENGR 7A and others. 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 100 and CS 102
MATH 100 and CS 102 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, Ohlone accepts CS 102 or ENGI 111. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
CS 102 or ENGI 111, MATH 101A, MATH 101B, MATH 101C, MATH 103, MATH 104 and PHYS 140, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 17 of the 22 prep courses UCI lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCI Mechanical Engineering?
ENGRMAE 52, ENGRMAE 80, ENGRMAE 91, ENGR 7A and ENGR 7B. Ohlone lists no course for them, so check UCI's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UCI MATH 2A (Single-Variable 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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Ohlone College students transferring to UC Irvine for Mechanical Engineering can match 17 of 22 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including CS 102 or ENGI 111 and MATH 101A. ENGRMAE 52 and ENGRMAE 80 have no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and CS 102 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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