Saddleback College to UCSB
Computer Science Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 10 of UCSB's 11 Computer Science prep courses. PSTAT 120A has no Saddleback match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at UCSB | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 3A — Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 3B — Calculus with Applications, Second Course | 5 |
| MATH 26 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 4A — Linear Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| MATH 24 — Elementary Differential Equations | MATH 4B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| CS 1A + CS 1B — Introduction to Computer Science I + Introduction to Computer Science II | CMPSC 16 — Problem Solving with Computers I | 7 |
| CS 1D — Data Structures | CMPSC 24 — Problem Solving with Computers II | 3.5 |
| CS 30A or CS 30B or MATH 30A or MATH 30B — Computer Discrete Mathematics I | CMPSC 40 — Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| No Saddleback match | CMPSC 32 — Object Oriented Design and Implementation (recommended) | — |
| CS 3B — Computer Organization and Assembly Language | CMPSC 64 — Computer Organization and Logic Design (recommended) | 3.5 |
| MATH 3C — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 6A — Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYS 1 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 4C + PHYS 4A — General Physics + General Physics | PHYS 2 — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS 4A + PHYS 4B — General Physics + General Physics | PHYS 3, PHYS 3L (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS 2B + PHYS 2A — Introduction to Physics + Introduction to Physics | PHYS 6A, PHYS 6AL, PHYS 6B, PHYS 6BL, PHYS 6C, PHYS 6CL (choose 2) | 10 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYS 7A — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 5 |
| PHYS 4A + PHYS 4B + PHYS 4C — General Physics + General Physics + General Physics | PHYS 7B — Basic Physics (choose 2) | 15 |
| No Saddleback match | PSTAT 120A — Probability and Statistics | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Santa Barbara after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Saddleback College
UCSB's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Saddleback College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIO 11
Human Anatomy
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 16
History of the United States to 1876
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Saddleback College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 16 — History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
UCSB Computer Science: full GE notes
UCSB's Engineering college has applicants prioritize major coursework over IGETC or Cal-GETC, with general education left until after transfer for students on a three-year timeline.
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 26: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Saddleback semesters, UCSB quarters
Saddleback runs on semesters and UCSB on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSB's quicker quarter schedule.
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PSTAT 120A has no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for PSTAT 120A. Check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH C2210 and MATH 3A
MATH C2210 and MATH 3A 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 3A
For UCSB MATH 3A, Saddleback accepts MATH 3A or MATH 3AH. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for UCSB Computer Science?
MATH 3A or MATH 3AH, MATH 3B, MATH 26, MATH 24, CS 1A, CS 1B and CS 1D, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 10 of the 11 prep courses UCSB lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for UCSB Computer Science?
PSTAT 120A. Saddleback lists no course for it, so check UCSB's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback MATH 3B transfer to UCSB?
Yes, for Computer Science. Saddleback MATH 3B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) is the match for UCSB MATH 3B (Calculus with Applications, Second Course) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSB's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
12% of all transfer applicants to UCSB Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Saddleback.
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Saddleback College students transferring to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science can match 10 of 11 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including MATH 3A or MATH 3AH and MATH 3B. PSTAT 120A has no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH 3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and UC Santa Barbara, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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