Transfer Selection Criteria — UC Santa Cruz

All Colleges Except Engineering

Students will be selected primarily on the basis of academic performance and preparation, as assessed by a review of the following: GPA in all UC-transferable courses, completion of and performance in lower-division prerequisite courses in the applicant's proposed major, completion of a specified pattern of courses that meet general education requirements, participation in academically selective honors programs and performance in honors courses.

Other factors that may be assessed include outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas; special projects or programs; talents, achievements, experiences or interests that will contribute to the vitality and educational environment of the campus; and special circumstances or personal challenges, especially as they relate to the social or educational environment(s) that have affected a student's life experience.

Jack Baskin School of Engineering

The Baskin School of Engineering (BSOE) strongly encourages applications from transfer students. Acceptance into any BSOE major is based on the student's academic college record. Transfer applicants are encouraged to complete and excel in as many courses that are equivalent to the department's foundation courses as possible. Transfer students should NOT follow the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) because it will not provide transfer students with enough mathematics and engineering courses to allow them to complete School of Engineering programs at UCSC in two years. Details on foundation courses and major requirements can be found at the BSOE website.

For more information, visit the UC Santa Cruz Transfer Admission and Selection website.

Engineering students should visit the UCSC Engineering Transfer and New Students Policies and Procedures website.