Santa Barbara City College to UCLA
Computer Science Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 14 of UCLA's 15 Computer Science prep courses. COM SCI 35L has no SBCC match, so plan for it before you apply.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UCLA's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 140 — Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | COM SCI 31 — Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| CS 106 — Theory and Practice II | COM SCI 32 — Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 107 — Computer Architecture & Organization | COM SCI 33 — Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 |
| No SBCC match | COM SCI 35L — Software Construction Laboratory | — |
| CS 132 — Digital Logic Design | COM SCI M51A — Logic Design of Digital Systems (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 132 — Digital Logic Design | EC ENGR M16 — Logic Design of Digital Systems (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
| MATH 200 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32A — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 200 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 32B — Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 210 — Linear Algebra | MATH 33A — Linear Algebra and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 220 — Differential Equations | MATH 33B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| CS 108 — Discrete Structures | MATH 61 — Introduction to Discrete Structures | 4 |
| PHYS 123 + PHYS 122 + PHYS 121 — Heat, Light and Modern Physics + Electricity and Magnetism + Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHYSICS 1A, PHYSICS 1B, PHYSICS 1C, PHYSICS 4AL, PHYSICS 4BL | 15 |
| ENGL C1000H or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | ENGCOMP 3 — English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM 235 or ENG 111 or ENG 111H or PHIL 111 — Argumentation and Debate | English composition courses (choose 1) | 3 |
| CS 106 or CS 133 or CS 137 or CS 140 — Theory and Practice II | Computer programming courses: C++ preferred (choose 1) | 3 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Santa Barbara City College
UCLA's Computer Science program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Santa Barbara City College courses cover foundation requirements every UC accepts. Start here.
BIOL 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
UCLA Computer Science: full GE notes
Computer Science applicants to Samueli don't need IGETC or Cal-GETC, and a partial version of either isn't accepted.
5 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149 through MATH 220: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 149 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
SBCC semesters, UCLA quarters
SBCC 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
COM SCI 35L has no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for COM SCI 35L. Check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 149 and CS 132
MATH 149 and CS 132 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 ENGCOMP 3
For UCLA ENGCOMP 3, SBCC accepts ENGL C1000H or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UCLA Computer Science?
CS 140, CS 106, CS 107, CS 132, MATH 150, MATH 160 and MATH 200, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 14 of the 15 prep courses UCLA lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UCLA Computer Science?
COM SCI 35L. SBCC lists no course for it, so check UCLA's Computer Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC CS 140 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Computer Science. SBCC CS 140 (Object-Oriented Programming Using C++) is the match for UCLA COM SCI 31 (Introduction to Computer Science I) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Computer Science?
5% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to SBCC.
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Related Transfer Plans
Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UCLA for Computer Science can match 14 of 15 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including CS 140 and CS 106. COM SCI 35L has no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 and CS 132 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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