Ohlone College to UCSD
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 11 of UCSD's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MATH 20E, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30A and 2 more have no Ohlone match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Ohlone College
To
UC San Diego
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC San Diego's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGI 111 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | MAE 8 — MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | CHEM 6A — General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH 103 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 18 — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 104 — Differential Equations | MATH 20D — Introduction to Differential Equations | 5 |
| No Ohlone match | MATH 20E — Vector Calculus | — |
| PHYS 140 — Mechanics | PHYS 2A — Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 141 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 2B — Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 142 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics | PHYS 2C — Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics | 4 |
| ENGI 140 — Materials Engineering | MAE 20 — Elements of Materials Science | 4 |
| No Ohlone match | MAE 3 — Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design | — |
| No Ohlone match | MAE 11 — Thermodynamics | — |
| No Ohlone match | MAE 30A — Statics & Introduction to Dynamics | — |
| No Ohlone match | MAE 30B — Dynamics & Vibrations | — |
| No Ohlone match | MAE 40 — Linear Circuits | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego 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 UCSD 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 |
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, UCSD quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
6 UCSD requirements have no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for MATH 20E, MAE 3, MAE 11 and MAE 30A and others. Check UCSD'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
MATH 100 sits at the start of its sequence for this route, so it fits your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Engineering is a selective major. Math 18 and 20A-D, Chem 6A, and Phys 2A-C must be done by the end of spring before transfer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
ENGI 111, CHEM 101A, MATH 103, MATH 101A, MATH 101B, MATH 101C and MATH 104, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 17 prep courses UCSD lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCSD Mechanical Engineering?
MATH 20E, MAE 3, MAE 11, MAE 30A and MAE 30B and 1 more. Ohlone lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone ENGI 111 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Ohlone ENGI 111 (Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB) is the match for UCSD MAE 8 (MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
31% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Ohlone.
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Ohlone College students transferring to UC San Diego for Mechanical Engineering can match 11 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including ENGI 111 and CHEM 101A. MATH 20E and MAE 3 have no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 is a good first-semester pick. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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