Ohlone College to UCLA
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 10 of UCLA's 11 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. MECH&AE 82 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UCLA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101A + CHEM 101B — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | 10 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101B — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 5 |
| MATH 103 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | MECH&AE 82 — Mathematics of Engineering | — |
| ENGI 115 — Engineering Graphics and Design | MECH&AE 94 — Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| PHYS 141 + PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 — Electricity and Magnetism + Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL 101B or ENGL C1001 — Reading and Composition (Introduction to Literature) | English composition courses (choose 1) | 4 |
| CS 102 or CS 116 — Introduction to Computer Programming Using C++ | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGI 111 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | C&EE M20 — Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLAB (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 116 — Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | Computer programming courses: C, C++, Java or Matlab (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGI 130 — Electric Circuit Analysis | EC ENGR 100 — Electrical and Electronic Circuits (recommended) | 4 |
| No Ohlone match | EC ENGR 110L — Circuit Measurements Laboratory (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | MECH&AE 101 — Statics and Strength of Materials (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | MECH&AE 102 — Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (recommended) | — |
| No Ohlone match | MAT SCI 104 — Science of Engineering Materials (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Ohlone College
UCLA'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 |
UCLA Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
For Samueli engineering majors, UCLA doesn't require IGETC or Cal-GETC, doesn't accept it partially complete, and doesn't recommend it.
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, UCLA quarters
Ohlone runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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MECH&AE 82 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for MECH&AE 82. Check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 100 and ENGI 115
MATH 100 and ENGI 115 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
Ohlone gives you options here
For UCLA COM SCI 31, Ohlone accepts CS 102 or CS 116. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 101A, CHEM 101B, MATH 101A, MATH 101B, MATH 101C, MATH 103 and ENGI 115, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCLA lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UCLA Mechanical Engineering?
MECH&AE 82. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone MATH 101A transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Ohlone MATH 101A (Calculus with Analytic Geometry) is the match for UCLA MATH 31A (Differential and Integral Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCLA 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 UCLA for Mechanical Engineering can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including CHEM 101A and CHEM 101B. MECH&AE 82 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and ENGI 115 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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