Ohlone College to UCSB
Political Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 5 of UCSB's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL S 15 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Santa Barbara
Political ScienceUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UCSB offers TAG for Political Science for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.4 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UCSB's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PS 104 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL S 1 — Introduction to Political Philosophy (choose 3) | 3 |
| PS 105 — Introduction to Comparative Politics | POL S 6 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| PS 103 — Introduction to International Relations | POL S 7 — Introduction to International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL S 12 — American Government and Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | POL S 15 — Introduction to Research in Political Science | — |
| BA 102B — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 |
| BA 102A — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics-Macro | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara 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 UCSB 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, UCSB quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
POL S 15 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for POL S 15. Check UCSB's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with PS 104 and POLS C1000
PS 104 and POLS C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSB looks for
Full major status needs a 2.6 GPA in the lower-division political science courses, counting only grades earned at a UC campus. Community college grades transfer as credit only.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCSB Political Science?
PS 104, PS 105, PS 103, POLS C1000, BA 102B and BA 102A. Together they match 5 of the 6 prep courses UCSB lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCSB Political Science?
POL S 15. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone PS 104 transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Political Science. Ohlone PS 104 (Introduction to Political Theory) is the match for UCSB POL S 1 (Introduction to Political Philosophy) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Political Science?
63% of all transfer applicants to UCSB Political Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Ohlone.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including PS 104 and PS 105. POL S 15 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. PS 104 and POLS C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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