In Reply to: UCLA accepted 6,189 transfer students for Fall quarter 2023... posted by Born2BBruin on April 10, 2024 at 11:56:41
When it comes to reviewing transfer applicants, we carefully balance consideration of the full range of faculty-approved criteria to gain a complete sense of each student’s achievements. Some factors are more easily quantifiable than others.
Good preparation and a strong academic performance make you a more competitive candidate during the admission review process. The average GPA of admitted transfer students is above 3.5 and admitted students have completed most or all major prep courses. We give highest priority to applicants from California community colleges. We admit students for fall quarter only.
We consider the following criteria:
Academic Requirements
• Junior-level standing (60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units completed) by the end of the spring term before you transfer
• UC transferable GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Completion of major preparation requirements by end of spring prior to transfer
• Completion of the following course requirements by spring prior to transfer:
• Two transferable courses in: English composition, critical thinking and writing
• One transferable math course with a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher
• Four transferable college courses in at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences
Personal Factors
Examples include, but are not limited to the following:
• Employment while attending school
• Involvement in campus organizations and community service
• Family responsibilities
• Significant improvement in academic performance over time
• Military service
• Other opportunities or challenges that may have shaped your educational experience
They leave themselves plenty of wiggle room based on the last factor.