Transfer Plans
Santa Monica College → UCI
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5 majors mapped for Santa Monica College → UCI
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Transferring from Santa Monica College to UC Irvine
To transfer from Santa Monica College to UCI, you complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCI requires, with grades strong enough to be competitive for your major.
The exact courses depend on the major you pick. Open a major above and Pipeline's intelligent transfer engine lays out the fastest realistic semester-by-semester schedule.
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Santa Monica College → UCI transfer FAQ
How do I transfer from Santa Monica College to UC Irvine?
Complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCI requires for your major. Choose a major below to get the exact course list and a term-by-term plan from Pipeline’s transfer engine.
What GPA do I need to transfer to UCI?
The UC minimum is a 2.4 for California residents, but UCI is competitive, and most admitted transfers are well above that, with impacted majors higher still. Each major plan shows the realistic admitted GPA for this path.
Which majors can I transfer into at UCI from Santa Monica College?
5 majors are mapped for the Santa Monica College → UCI path. See the full list above.
Does the calendar difference matter for Santa Monica College to UCI?
Santa Monica College runs on a semester calendar and UCI on a quarter calendar. Pipeline accounts for the difference when converting units and sequencing your courses.
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