Psychology transfer to UC Merced
What UC Merced expects psychology transfers to finish before fall 2027. Below are Merced’s own preparation and selection rules, UC’s shared course list, the TAG terms and your odds.
Checked against official UC and campus sources in November 2026.
At a glance
- Fall 2026 campus admit rate
- 67.5%
- Screens applicants
- No
- TAG GPA line
- 3.00
- Admits transfers
- Yes
UC Merced’s fall 2026 snapshot covers all transfer applicants. It doesn’t publish admit rates by major.
What Merced expects
Psychology, B.A.
- Courses to finish
UC Merced lists PSY 001 and PSY 010 as Fall 2027 major preparation, including for the Health Psychology and Social Psychology emphases. Source
- Selection
Psychology is an SSHA Pilot major, so from the Fall 2025 through the Fall 2027 application cycles transfer applicants do not need to meet major-specific transfer selection criteria. Source
- Every Merced major
UC Merced's Fall 2027 major preparation page sets a minimum GPA of 2.4 for California residents and 2.8 for nonresidents in the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA). Source
UC Merced states that the primary selection criterion for junior-level transfer students is completion of the required major preparation, with GPA, grade trends, and other factors also considered. Source
Students entering UC Merced in fall 2027, 2028, or 2029 who complete an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in the major they apply to, meet the junior-level GPA requirement, and meet the other listed conditions may qualify for guaranteed admission and a $4,000 annual scholarship for up to two years. Listed ADT majors include Biological Sciences (B.A. and B.S.), Anthropology, History, Political Science, Liberal Studies, and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. Source
UC’s shared course list
UC’s Psychology Transfer Pathway lists the courses that prepare you for this major at every campus, UC Merced included. Where Merced’s own list above asks for more, follow the campus.
| Course | Status |
|---|---|
| Introduction to psychology | Required |
| Statistics | Required |
| Calculus 1 (life sciences version or above) | Required |
| Biology 1 (STEM version) | Required |
| One additional science course (biology, chemistry or physics) | Required |
| Social/cultural anthropology | Choose 2 of 5: social science |
| Linguistic anthropology | Choose 2 of 5: social science |
| Logic | Choose 2 of 5: social science |
| Introduction to sociology | Choose 2 of 5: social science |
| Modern philosophy | Choose 2 of 5: social science |
Paste your course titles to see which items they cover.
TAG for this major
UC Merced’s TAG covers psychology for fall 2027 at a 3.00 UC-transferable GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.
Your odds
Move the GPA to see a regular-review range at UC Merced for psychology.
The same major at other campuses
| Campus | Screens applicants | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | No | No TAG |
| UCLA | Yes | No TAG |
| UC San Diego | No | No TAG |
| UC Irvine | Yes | 3.40 |
| UC Davis | Yes | 3.20 |
| UC Santa Barbara | No | 3.40 |
| UC Santa Cruz | Yes | 3.00 |
| UC Riverside | Yes | 3.30 |
Other majors at UC Merced
- Aerospace Engineering
- Anthropology
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Science
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Earth Science / Geology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Film and Media Studies
- History
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
Official links
- UC Merced transfer admissionsadmissions.ucmerced.edu
- ASSIST: course agreements to UC Mercedassist.org
Questions
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Merced for psychology?
UC Merced doesn’t publish a GPA for this major. The middle half of admitted transfers had GPAs from 2.97 to 3.68 for fall 2024, the latest range published. A TAG needs at least a 3.00.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for psychology?
UC Merced lists PSY 001 and PSY 010 as Fall 2027 major preparation, including for the Health Psychology and Social Psychology emphases. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Is psychology selective or screened at UC Merced?
UC Merced’s pages don’t list extra screening for it. Admission still depends on your whole application.
Can I get a TAG for psychology at UC Merced?
Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 3.00 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.