Earth Science/Geology Transfer Pathway

Course expectations

• Single variable calculus (full sequence)
• General chemistry (full sequence with lab)
• Physical geology (one course)

Full sequences can take two to four terms to complete (depending on whether your institution is on semesters or quarters), so you'll want to start them early. Use ASSIST to find the specific classes offered at your community college that will satisfy the expected coursework at a particular UC campus. In addition to the coursework above, you will need to fulfill minimum requirements expected of all transfer applicants to UC.

If you’re working on an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Geology at your community college, there's a lot of overlap with UC Transfer Pathway coursework. The courses for the UC Transfer Pathway are required as part of the ADT. Additional courses required for an ADT may be eligible for UC credit at some campuses. Check ASSIST for details.

Applicable majors

The Earth Science/Geology Pathway applies to the degree programs listed below. More degree programs may be added in the future so you should check back periodically to see if your major has joined this list.

• Earth science majors
  • Earth system science, B.S. at Irvine
  • Earth and environmental science, B.A. at Los Angeles
  • Earth and planetary sciences, B.S. at Riverside
  • Earth science, B.A. at Santa Barbara
  • Earth science (climate and environment emphasis), B.S. at Santa Barbara
  • Earth science (geology emphasis), B.S. at Santa Barbara
  • Earth science (geophysics emphasis), B.S. at Santa Barbara
  • Earth science (paleobiology emphasis), B.S. at Santa Barbara
  • Earth science, B.S. at Santa Cruz
• Geology majors
  • Geology, B.A. at Berkeley
  • Geology, A.B. at Davis
  • Geology, B.S. at Davis
  • Engineering geology, B.S. at Los Angeles
  • Geology, B.S. at Los Angeles
  • Geology, B.S. at Riverside
• Geophysics majors 
  • Geophysics, B.S. at Riverside
• Geoscience majors
  • Geoscience, B.S. at San Diego

Campus GPA requirements

Admission to different UC campuses and majors varies in competitiveness depending on how many students apply and how many slots are available. As a result, the minimum GPA and grade requirements for particular courses may vary from campus to campus. Make sure to look on the campus admissions websites to find minimum expected grade point averages for the major you are interested in.