Psychology transfer to UC Riverside
What UC Riverside expects psychology 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
- 3.30
- 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
Psychology, B.A./B.S.
- Courses to finish
One course is required from Math 4, Math 5A, Math 6A, Math 9A or Math 22. Source
- Selection
Psychology requires a minimum 2.7 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, higher than the 2.4 CHASS minimum. All required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted. Source
- Also note
The UCR TAG minimum GPA for Psychology is 3.30, compared with 2.80 for most other CHASS majors. 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 Psychology 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 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 Riverside’s TAG covers psychology for fall 2027 at a 3.30 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 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 Merced | No | 3.00 |
Other majors at UC Riverside
- Anthropology
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- 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
- 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 psychology?
Psychology requires a minimum 2.7 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, higher than the 2.4 CHASS minimum. All required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted. A TAG needs at least a 3.30.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for psychology?
One course is required from Math 4, Math 5A, Math 6A, Math 9A or Math 22. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Is psychology selective or screened at UC Riverside?
Yes. UC Riverside screens transfer applicants for it. Psychology requires a minimum 2.7 GPA in UC-transferable coursework, higher than the 2.4 CHASS minimum. All required courses need a C or better unless otherwise noted.
Can I get a TAG for psychology 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.