Computer Science at UC Riverside
What UC Riverside expects computer science transfers to finish before fall 2027. Below are Riverside’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 2025 campus admit rate
- 79.9%
- Screens applicants
- Yes
- TAG GPA line
- 3.60
- 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 Science, B.S. · Computer Science with Applications, B.S. (Business, Health and Psychology tracks)
- Courses to finish
Computer Science requires Math 9A-9C, CS 10A, CS 10B and Physics 40A, plus three of CS 11 (same as Math 11), CS 10C, CS 61, Math 10A, Physics 40B or 40C. Source
Computer Science with Applications requires Math 9A-9C and CS 10A in every track. The Business track adds Business 20 and the Health and Psychology tracks add Biology 5A with lab and Chemistry 1A-1C with labs, each plus three listed electives. Source
- Selection
BCOE majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, a 2.5 GPA in the Math 9A-9C calculus sequence and a 2.5 GPA in one additional major preparation sequence. Other required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted. Source
- Also note
The UCR TAG minimum GPA for Computer Science is 3.60, the highest of any UCR major. 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
UC’s shared course list
UC’s Computer science Transfer Pathway lists the courses that prepare you for this major at every campus, UC Riverside included. Where Riverside’s own list above asks for more, follow the campus.
| Course | Status |
|---|---|
| Introduction to programming (CS I) | Required |
| Data structures (CS II) | Required |
| Computer organization and assembly language | Required |
| Single variable calculus for STEM majors (one-year sequence) | Required |
| Multivariable calculus | Required |
| Discrete mathematics | Required |
| Linear algebra | Required |
| Differential equations | Required |
| Calculus-based physics (one-year sequence with labs, covering mechanics and electromagnetism) | Required |
Paste your course titles to see which items they cover.
TAG for this major
UC Riverside’s TAG covers computer science for fall 2027 at a 3.60 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 Riverside for computer science.
The same major at other campuses
| Campus | Screens applicants | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Yes | No TAG |
| UCLA | Yes | No TAG |
| UC San Diego | Yes | No TAG |
| UC Irvine | Yes | Not covered |
| UC Davis | Yes | Not covered |
| UC Santa Barbara | Yes | Not covered |
| UC Santa Cruz | Yes | 3.00 |
| UC Merced | Yes | 3.00 |
Other majors at UC Riverside
- Anthropology
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Data Science
- Earth Science / Geology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Film and Media Studies
- Global and International Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Statistics
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 science?
BCOE majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, a 2.5 GPA in the Math 9A-9C calculus sequence and a 2.5 GPA in one additional major preparation sequence. Other required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted. A TAG needs at least a 3.60.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for computer science?
Computer Science requires Math 9A-9C, CS 10A, CS 10B and Physics 40A, plus three of CS 11 (same as Math 11), CS 10C, CS 61, Math 10A, Physics 40B or 40C. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Is computer science selective or screened at UC Riverside?
Yes. UC Riverside screens transfer applicants for it. BCOE majors require a minimum 2.8 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, a 2.5 GPA in the Math 9A-9C calculus sequence and a 2.5 GPA in one additional major preparation sequence. Other required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted.
Can I get a TAG for computer science at UC Riverside?
Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 3.60 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.