Earth Science / Geology transfer to UC
What every UC campus expects earth science / geology transfers to finish before they apply, where TAG applies.
Checked against official UC and campus sources in October 2026.
The shared course list
UC’s Earth science/geology Transfer Pathway lists the community college courses that prepare you for this major at every campus. Finishing it doesn’t guarantee admission, and campuses add their own rules below.
| Course | Status |
|---|---|
| Single variable calculus (full sequence) | Required |
| General chemistry (full sequence with lab) | Required |
| Physical geology (one course) | Required |
Check your courses
Paste the course titles from your transcript or education plan and see which items on the list they cover.
Campus by campus
TAG lines come from UC’s TAG matrix for fall 2027. ASSIST shows which of your college’s courses count at each campus.
| Campus | TAG | Extra rule | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | No TAG | None listed | ASSIST |
| UCLA | No TAG | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC San Diego | No TAG | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Irvine | 3.40 | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Davis | 3.20 | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Santa Barbara | 3.40 | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Santa Cruz | 3.00 | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Riverside | 2.80 | None listed | ASSIST |
| UC Merced | 2.90 | None listed | ASSIST |
Your odds at every campus
Estimates for Earth Science / Geology at all nine campuses at the GPA you set.
Questions
What classes do I need to transfer to UC for earth science / geology?
UC’s Earth science/geology Transfer Pathway lists 3 items, including single variable calculus (full sequence), general chemistry (full sequence with lab), physical geology (one course). Check each course on ASSIST for the campuses you apply to.
Can I get a TAG for earth science / geology?
Yes, at all six TAG campuses: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz.