Palomar College to UCI
Economics Transfer Plan
Palomar covers seven of UCI's nine Economics requirement slots, and both calculus courses come in Enhanced versions that count the same. ECON 15A and ECON 15B are the two courses left uncovered.
From
Palomar College
To
UC Irvine
EconomicsUC Irvine TAG
Palomar students with a 3.4 GPA can apply through the Transfer Admission Guarantee for fall 2027. UCI takes Economics off the TAG list starting fall 2028.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Palomar College that satisfy UC Irvine's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Palomar College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics (Micro) | ECON 20A — Basic Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics (Macro) | ECON 20B — Basic Economics II | 3 |
| MATH 140 or MATH 140E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 141E — Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| No Palomar match | ECON 15A — Probability and Statistics in Economics I | — |
| No Palomar match | ECON 15B — Probability and Statistics in Economics II | — |
| ANTH 100 (or another listed option) — Introduction to Biological Anthropology | Introductory Social Science courses in disciplines other than Economics for Economics (choose 2) | 3 |
| CSIT 175 — Python Programming | I&C SCI 31 — Introduction to Programming (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Irvine after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Palomar College
Complete these five courses at Palomar College to start your UCI 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 100
Introductory Biology: General Biology
CHEM 100
Fundamentals of Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the United States through Reconstruction
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Palomar College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Introductory Biology: General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Palomar runs semesters, UCI runs quarters
Palomar's semester courses convert to quarter units at UCI, where the same content fits into a shorter, faster-moving ten-week term.
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
Enhanced calculus sections count too
MATH 140E and MATH 141E satisfy the same UCI calculus requirements as MATH 140 and MATH 141, so choosing the Enhanced section doesn't cost you a match.
ECON 102/101 label micro and macro
ECON 102 (Micro) covers UCI's ECON 20A, and ECON 101 (Macro) covers ECON 20B. Both need a B or better for UCI's admission screening.
CSIT 175 clears the programming pick
Palomar's CSIT 175 (Python Programming) satisfies I&C SCI 31 on its own, so SOC SCI 3A isn't something you need to add later.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palomar ECON 102 transfer to UCI as ECON 20A?
Yes, ECON 102, labeled Micro at Palomar, satisfies UCI's ECON 20A requirement, and ECON 101 (Macro) covers ECON 20B.
What doesn't Palomar cover for UCI Economics?
Palomar has no match for ECON 15A or ECON 15B. Both are additional major-prep courses on UCI's list, not admission requirements.
Is UC Irvine TAG open to Palomar Economics students?
Yes, for fall 2027 applicants with a 3.4 GPA. UCI removes Economics from TAG starting fall 2028, so this cycle is near the cutoff.
Which Palomar course meets UCI's programming requirement?
CSIT 175. It satisfies I&C SCI 31, UCI's computing pick for Economics majors, without needing SOC SCI 3A.
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Related Transfer Plans
Palomar College students moving into Economics, B.A. at the University of California, Irvine cover seven of nine prep requirements. ECON 102, labeled Micro, satisfies UCI's ECON 20A, ECON 101 covers ECON 20B, and CSIT 175 clears the programming pick. ECON 15A and ECON 15B remain the two gaps. Transfermatic maps the full Palomar path to UCI Economics, including the Enhanced calculus sections, so you can plan your terms with confidence.
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