UC Riverside Computer Engineering Transfer Requirements, Fall 2027

At a glance

Fall 2025 campus admit rate: 79.9%
Selection criteria: Yes
TAG GPA line: 3.30
Admits transfers: Yes

UC Riverside admitted 79.9% of community college applicants for fall 2025, and it doesn’t publish admit rates by major. UC Riverside reports an average GPA of 3.36 for its latest admitted transfers and no range. The calculator’s range is an estimate around that average.

What Riverside expects

Computer Engineering
Courses to finish
Required are Math 9A, 9B and 9C, Computer Science 10A and 10B, and Physics 40A, plus three from Computer Science 11, Computer Science 61, Electrical Engineering 30A with 30LA, Physics 40B and Physics 40C. Source
Selection
Engineering majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, a 2.5 GPA in the calculus sequence (Math 9A-9C) and a 2.5 GPA in one additional major preparation sequence. Other required courses need a C or better. Source
Also note
Engineering encourages applicants to focus on major preparation rather than Cal-GETC, though Cal-GETC is accepted for most breadth requirements. Source
UCR's transfer page says engineering applicants should complete the equivalent of the first two years of UCR coursework. Source
Every Riverside major
UCR requires at least 60 semester (90 quarter) UC-transferable units, a minimum 2.4 GPA (2.8 for nonresidents) and the UC 7-course pattern by the end of the spring term before fall enrollment. The page adds that some majors may require a higher GPA for admission selection. Source
The Majors Preparation Guide lists the selecting major requirements by college and notes that not all majors are listed. It does not name a term and says California community college students should use ASSIST.org to find course equivalents. Source

TAG for this major

UC Riverside’s TAG covers computer engineering for fall 2027 at a 3.30 UC-transferable GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer. The matrix sets a 3.3 GPA for Computer Engineering, and all Engineering majors require major preparation.

UC Riverside TAG requirements and timing

Your odds

Move the GPA to see a regular-review range at UC Riverside.

UC-transferable GPA3.40

Intended major

Target

About 45–96% in regular review for applicants like you

With a TAG on file for Another major, admission is guaranteed from a 2.80, which you meet. Filing for fall 2027 closed September 30, 2026.

Major preparation is the factor UC readers weigh most for transfers — often ahead of GPA.

Regular-review estimate for a California resident on track for 60 units and the 7-course pattern, with major prep unconfirmed. The full calculator adds your prep, residency and TAG status.

The same major at other campuses

Campus	Selection criteria	TAG
UC Berkeley	Yes	No TAG
UCLA	Yes	No TAG
UC San Diego	Yes	No TAG
UC Irvine	Yes	3.40
UC Davis	Yes	3.50
UC Santa Barbara	Yes	Not covered
UC Santa Cruz	Yes	3.00

All nine campuses side by side

Other majors at UC Riverside

Official links

UC Riverside transfer admissionsadmissions.ucr.edu
ASSIST: course agreements to UC Riversideassist.org

Questions

What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Riverside for computer engineering?

Engineering majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, a 2.5 GPA in the calculus sequence (Math 9A-9C) and a 2.5 GPA in one additional major preparation sequence. Other required courses need a C or better. A TAG needs at least a 3.30.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for computer engineering?

Required are Math 9A, 9B and 9C, Computer Science 10A and 10B, and Physics 40A, plus three from Computer Science 11, Computer Science 61, Electrical Engineering 30A with 30LA, Physics 40B and Physics 40C. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.

Can I get a TAG for computer engineering at UC Riverside?

Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 3.30 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.

Computer Engineering at UC Riverside