Ohlone College to UCSD
Political Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 4 of UCSD's 5 Political Science prep courses. POLI 30 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC San Diego
Political ScienceMajor Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC San Diego's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POLI 10 — Introduction to Political Science: American Politics | 3 |
| PS 105 — Introduction to Comparative Politics | POLI 11 — Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PS 103 — Introduction to International Relations | POLI 12 — Introduction to Political Science: International Relations | 3 |
| PS 104 — Introduction to Political Theory | POLI 13 — Power and Justice | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | POLI 30 — Political Inquiry | — |
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 |
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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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POLI 30 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for POLI 30. Check UCSD's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and PS 105
POLS C1000 and PS 105 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Political Science is not on UCSD's list of majors screened for major prep, so admission rests on the general transfer requirements (minimum 2.4 GPA for California residents).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000, PS 105, PS 103 and PS 104. Together they match 4 of the 5 prep courses UCSD lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCSD Political Science?
POLI 30. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCSD's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone POLS C1000 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Political Science. Ohlone POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UCSD POLI 10 (Introduction to Political Science: American Politics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at Ohlone for UCSD Political Science?
POLS C1000 and PS 105, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC San Diego for Political Science can match 4 of 5 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including POLS C1000 and PS 105. POLI 30 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PS 105 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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