Orange Coast College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Orange Coast College covers every course UC Berkeley requires for Computer Science admission, including both calculus terms and linear algebra. Of the four recommended CS courses, only 61B and 61C have OCC matches; 61A and 70 have none.
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Orange Coast College
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UC Berkeley
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Orange Coast College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Orange Coast College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH A180 or MATH A180H or MATH A182H — Calculus 1 | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH A182H or MATH A185 or MATH A185H — Calculus 1 and 2 Honors | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH A285 or MATH A285H — Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 5 |
| (MATH A285 and ENGR A285) or (MATH A285H and ENGR A285) — Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | EECS 16A — Designing Information Devices and Systems I (choose 1) | 5 |
| No OCC match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CS A250 + CS A200 — C++ Programming Language 2 + Data Structures | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 8 |
| CS A216 — Computer Architecture | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | 4 |
| No OCC match | COMPSCI 70 — Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (recommended) | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Berkeley after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Orange Coast College
Complete these five courses at Orange Coast College to start your UC Berkeley 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 A100
Principles of Biology
CHEM A100
Principles of Chemistry
HIST A101
Afro-American History
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Orange Coast College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL A100 — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM A100 — Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST A101 — Afro-American History | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Linear algebra sits five semesters out
Starting from MATH A070, the chain to MATH A285 runs A070, A170, A180, A185, A285: five semesters minimum. Start math your first term at OCC so it's done before spring.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH A285 alone clears MATH 54
MATH A285 or MATH A285H matches MATH 54 on its own. The EECS 16A alternative needs MATH A285 plus ENGR A285, so it only adds a course.
61B needs two OCC courses, not one
COMPSCI 61B is only recommended, but OCC's match is CS A250 and CS A200 together, since A200 requires A250 first. Plan on two semesters if you want it.
Every required course, or no review
Berkeley only considers applicants who finish MATH 51, 52, and 54 by the spring before fall enrollment. Recommended courses like CS A216 for 61C add strength but won't cover a missing required course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes do I need at OCC for UC Berkeley computer science?
MATH A180 (or A180H) for Calc 1, MATH A185 (or A185H) for Calc 2, and MATH A285 (or A285H) for linear algebra and differential equations. Those three cover everything Berkeley requires for admission to the major.
What doesn't OCC cover for Berkeley CS?
COMPSCI 61A and COMPSCI 70 have no OCC match, so you'd take those after transferring, in a regular Berkeley term or its summer session. The recommended 61B and 61C do have OCC equivalents.
How hard is it to transfer into Berkeley computer science?
Very hard. UC Berkeley admitted 5% of every 2025 transfer applicant to Computer Science, a figure for the whole applicant pool rather than OCC specifically. Picking a different major on your application also locks you out of switching into CS later.
Is IGETC required for Berkeley CS?
No. The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society doesn't require IGETC or Cal-GETC for CS admission, though finishing it is recommended for smoother progress once you're there. The UC 7-course pattern is required regardless.
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Orange Coast College students aiming for the Computer Science, B.A. at UC Berkeley can finish every required admission course without leaving OCC: MATH A180 and MATH A185 for the calculus sequence, then MATH A285 for linear algebra and differential equations. CS A250 and CS A200 add the recommended COMPSCI 61B along the way. Transfermatic maps that five-semester math chain against your actual OCC schedule so nothing gets missed before Berkeley's spring completion deadline.
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