Transfer Credit

Mathematics Majors Only

Non Math Majors need to consult with their major department

Math courses from other schools may or may not be equivalent to UCSC courses. UCSC has agreements (called articulation agreements) with most California community colleges. You can find these course equivalencies at assist.org. The Mathematics Undergraduate Advisor must verify any transfer course before you can use the course to satisfy prerequisites. Send a copy of your transcripts to the advisor. (The information you send to UCSC Admissions is not forwarded to the advisor.)

Preparing for Transfer Admission into the UCSC Mathematics Major

Starting in the 2020 admission cycle we will be a transfer screening major. All transfer students will need to complete equivalents to the following UC coursework prior to transfer:

• Math 19A and 19B (Single Variable Calculus)
• Math 21 (Linear Algebra)
• Math 23A (Multivariable Calculus)

Students who plan to take these courses at a community college should check assist.org to see which courses can transfer to UCSC. 

We are eager to help you succeed, and entering prepared for our programs is the best way to assure your success.

Substituting Non-Standard Transfer Courses

If there is no articulation agreement with UCSC for the course you wish to transfer, please email Math’s undergraduate advisor so they can review the situation. Include the following information in your email.

• unofficial transcript showing grades for math courses
• syllabus
• textbook information: title, author(s), edition, table of contents and chapters covered

The review can take one to two weeks, so make sure you leave enough time to make enrollment decisions. We will contact you when it has been reviewed.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are repeating a course you took at UCSC for a grade but obtained a grade of “D” or “F”, restrictions apply. Consult with your college academic preceptor and your major advisor.