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Pasadena City College → UCSB
Choose your major to see a full transfer plan with course requirements, IGETC/Cal-GETC, and a semester-by-semester schedule from Pipeline's intelligent transfer engine.
5 majors mapped for Pasadena City College → UCSB
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Transferring from Pasadena City College to UC Santa Barbara
To transfer from Pasadena City College to UCSB, you complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSB requires, with grades strong enough to be competitive for your major.
The exact courses depend on the major you pick. Open a major above and Pipeline's intelligent transfer engine lays out the fastest realistic semester-by-semester schedule.
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Pasadena City College → UCSB transfer FAQ
How do I transfer from Pasadena City College to UC Santa Barbara?
Complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSB requires for your major. Choose a major below to get the exact course list and a term-by-term plan from Pipeline’s transfer engine.
What GPA do I need to transfer to UCSB?
The UC minimum is a 2.4 for California residents, but UCSB is competitive, and most admitted transfers are well above that, with impacted majors higher still. Each major plan shows the realistic admitted GPA for this path.
Which majors can I transfer into at UCSB from Pasadena City College?
5 majors are mapped for the Pasadena City College → UCSB path. See the full list above.
Does the calendar difference matter for Pasadena City College to UCSB?
Pasadena City College runs on a semester calendar and UCSB on a quarter calendar. Pipeline accounts for the difference when converting units and sequencing your courses.
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