Ohlone College to UCI
Psychology Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 5 of UCI's 7 Psychology prep courses. PSCI 11B and SOCECOL 10 have no Ohlone match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Irvine
PsychologyUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCI offers TAG for Psychology 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
Psychology Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Irvine's Psychology major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 + PSY 120 — Introduction to Psychology + Biological Psychology | PSCI 11A — Psychology Fundamentals | 6 |
| No Ohlone match | PSCI 11B — Psychology Fundamentals | — |
| PSYC C1000 and (PSY 112 or PSY 115) — Introduction to Psychology | PSCI 11C — Psychology Fundamentals | 3 |
| AJ 101 — Administration of Justice | CRM/LAW C7 — Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | SOCECOL 10 — Research Design | — |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | SOCECOL 13 — Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology | 5 |
| ENVS 108 — Introduction to the Environment | UPPP 8 — Introduction to Environmental Analysis and Design (choose 1) | 3 |
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 |
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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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCI requirements have no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for PSCI 11B and SOCECOL 10. Check UCI's Psychology page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with PSYC C1000 and AJ 101
PSYC C1000 and AJ 101 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
PSYC C1000 starts a 2-semester chain
PSYC C1000, then PSY 120 each need the one before, so the chain takes 2 semesters at minimum. Begin PSYC C1000 early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCI Psychology?
PSYC C1000, PSY 120, AJ 101, STAT C1000 and ENVS 108. Together they match 5 of the 7 prep courses UCI lists for Psychology.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCI Psychology?
PSCI 11B and SOCECOL 10. Ohlone lists no course for them, so check UCI's Psychology page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone STAT C1000 transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Psychology. Ohlone STAT C1000 (Introduction to Statistics) is the match for UCI SOCECOL 13 (Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UCI Psychology?
UCI lists Psychology 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 Psychology can match 5 of 7 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including PSYC C1000 and PSY 120. PSCI 11B and SOCECOL 10 have no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PSYC C1000 and AJ 101 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Psychology, semester by semester.
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