Mathematics transfer to UC Santa Cruz
What UC Santa Cruz expects mathematics transfers to finish before fall 2027. Below are Santa Cruz’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
- 70.4%
- Screens applicants
- Yes
- TAG GPA line
- 3.00
- Admits transfers
- Yes
UC Santa Cruz admitted 70.4% of all transfer applicants for fall 2025, and it doesn’t publish admit rates by major. UC Santa Cruz reported an average GPA of 3.47 for admitted fall 2025 transfers and no range. The calculator’s range is an estimate around that average.
What Santa Cruz expects
Mathematics B.S. · Mathematics B.A. · Mathematics Theory and Computation B.S.
- Courses to finish
The Mathematics department states that transfers must complete the equivalents of MATH 19A, 19B, 21 and 23A before transfer. The page was last modified July 2025 and does not separate the B.A. and B.S. Source
- Also note
Mathematics B.A. and B.S. are both Fall 2026 transfer screening majors. Source
Transfer math courses must be verified by the Mathematics undergraduate advisor before they satisfy prerequisites, using assist.org equivalencies. Source
- Every Santa Cruz major
For Fall 2026, UCSC screens transfer applicants for completion of major preparation courses in a published list of screening majors, with criteria given in each major's General Catalog entry. Source
Required major preparation must be completed by the end of the spring term before fall transfer, or by the end of the fall term before winter transfer. Source
UC’s shared course list
UC’s Mathematics Transfer Pathway lists the courses that prepare you for this major at every campus, UC Santa Cruz included. Where Santa Cruz’s own list above asks for more, follow the campus.
| Course | Status |
|---|---|
| Single variable calculus (full sequence) | Required |
| Multivariable calculus (one semester) | Required |
| Differential equations (one course) | Required |
| Linear algebra (one course) | Required |
| Calculus-based physics (full sequence with lab) | Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence |
| General chemistry (full sequence with lab) | Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence |
| General biology (full sequence with lab) | Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence |
| Economics (full sequence) | Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence |
Paste your course titles to see which items they cover.
TAG for this major
UC Santa Cruz’s TAG covers mathematics 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 Santa Cruz for mathematics.
The same major at other campuses
| Campus | Screens applicants | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Not stated | No TAG |
| UCLA | No | No TAG |
| UC San Diego | Yes | No TAG |
| UC Irvine | Yes | 3.40 |
| UC Davis | Yes | 3.20 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Yes | 3.40 |
| UC Riverside | Yes | 2.80 |
| UC Merced | Yes | 2.90 |
Other majors at UC Santa Cruz
- Anthropology
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Science / Geology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- Film and Media Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Official links
- UC Santa Cruz transfer admissionsadmissions.ucsc.edu
- ASSIST: course agreements to UC Santa Cruzassist.org
Questions
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for mathematics?
UC Santa Cruz doesn’t publish a GPA for this major. UC Santa Cruz reported an average GPA of 3.47 for admitted fall 2025 transfers and no range. The calculator’s range is an estimate around that average. A TAG needs at least a 3.00.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for mathematics?
The Mathematics department states that transfers must complete the equivalents of MATH 19A, 19B, 21 and 23A before transfer. The page was last modified July 2025 and does not separate the B.A. and B.S. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Is mathematics selective or screened at UC Santa Cruz?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz screens transfer applicants for it.
Can I get a TAG for mathematics at UC Santa Cruz?
Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 3.00 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.