Riverside City College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for 4 of UCLA's 6 Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no RCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 8 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECO 7 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No RCC match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No RCC match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MAT 1A — Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MAT 1B — Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA 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 UCLA 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, UCLA quarters
RCC runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
2 UCLA requirements have no RCC match
RCC lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with ECO 8 and MAT 1A
ECO 8 and MAT 1A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCLA looks for
Micro, macro and a year of calculus must all be complete by the spring before transfer. UCLA strongly recommends finishing them by fall.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at RCC for UCLA Economics?
ECO 8, ECO 7, MAT 1A and MAT 1B. Together they match 4 of the 6 prep courses UCLA lists for Economics.
What doesn't RCC cover for UCLA Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. RCC lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does RCC ECO 8 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Economics. RCC ECO 8 (Principles of Microeconomics) is the match for UCLA ECON 1 (Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Economics?
16% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to RCC.
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Related Transfer Plans
Riverside City College students transferring to UCLA for Economics can match 4 of 6 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including ECO 8 and ECO 7. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECO 8 and MAT 1A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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