Riverside City College to UCI
Computer Science Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for every one of UCI's 5 Computer Science prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at RCC. Start with MAT 1A and CIS 7.
From
Riverside City College
To
UC Irvine
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy UC Irvine's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at UCI | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CIS 17B and CIS 17A) or (CIS 18B and CIS 18A) — C++ Programming: Advanced Objects | I&C SCI 31, I&C SCI 32, I&C SCI 33 | 3 |
| MAT 1A or MAT 1AH — Calculus I | MATH 2A — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MAT 1B — Calculus II | MATH 2B — Single-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| CIS 17C — C++ Programming: Data Structures | I&C SCI 45C — Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language (choose 1) | 3 |
| CIS 7 — Discrete Structures | I&C SCI 6B — Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures (choose 1) | 3 |
| MAT 3 — Linear Algebra | MATH 3A — Introduction to Linear Algebra (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Riverside City College
Complete these five courses at Riverside City 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.
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 |
RCC semesters, UCI quarters
RCC runs on semesters and UCI on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCI's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
RCC covers all 5 listed courses
Every UCI 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 7
MAT 1A and CIS 7 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover MATH 2A
For UCI MATH 2A, RCC accepts MAT 1A or MAT 1AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at RCC for UCI Computer Science?
CIS 17B, MAT 1A or MAT 1AH, MAT 1B, CIS 17C, CIS 7 and MAT 3. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses UCI lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't RCC cover for UCI Computer Science?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every UCI Computer Science prep course listed has a RCC match.
Does RCC MAT 1B transfer to UCI?
Yes, for Computer Science. RCC MAT 1B (Calculus II) is the match for UCI MATH 2B (Single-Variable Calculus) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at RCC for UCI Computer Science?
MAT 1A and CIS 7, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Riverside City College students transferring to UC Irvine for Computer Science can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including CIS 17B and MAT 1A or MAT 1AH. Every listed course has a Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MAT 1A and CIS 7 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and UC Irvine, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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