Riverside City College to UC Berkeley
Computer Science Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for every one of UC Berkeley's 3 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at RCC. Start with MAT 1A and CIS 17C.
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Riverside City College
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UC Berkeley
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy UC Berkeley's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at UC Berkeley | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 1A — Calculus I | MATH 51 — Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 1B — Calculus II | MATH 52 — Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 3 + MAT 2 — Linear Algebra + Differential Equations | MATH 54 — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (choose 1) | 7 |
| No RCC match | COMPSCI 61A — The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (recommended) | — |
| CIS 17C or CIS 18C — C++ Programming: Data Structures | COMPSCI 61B — Data Structures (recommended) | 3 |
| No RCC match | COMPSCI 61C — Machine Structures (recommended) | — |
| No RCC 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 Riverside City College
Complete these five courses at Riverside City 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.
BIO 1
General Biology
AST 1A
Introduction to the Solar System
ENGL 14
American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Riverside City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | AST 1A — Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
Humanities | ENGL 14 — American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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RCC covers all 3 listed courses
Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course in the transfer agreement has a RCC match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with MAT 1A and CIS 17C
MAT 1A and CIS 17C sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Berkeley looks for
Transfer applicants must complete all required preparation courses to be eligible for admission.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at RCC for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
MAT 1A, MAT 1B, MAT 3 and MAT 2. Together they match 3 of the 3 prep courses UC Berkeley lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't RCC cover for UC Berkeley Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UC Berkeley Computer Science prep course listed has a RCC match.
Does RCC MAT 1A transfer to UC Berkeley?
Yes, for Computer Science. RCC MAT 1A (Calculus I) is the match for UC Berkeley MATH 51 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Berkeley's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to RCC.
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Riverside City College students transferring to UC Berkeley for Computer Science can match 3 of 3 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including MAT 1A and MAT 1B. Every listed course has a Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MAT 1A and CIS 17C are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and UC Berkeley, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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