Sociology transfer to UC Santa Cruz
What UC Santa Cruz expects sociology 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
Sociology B.A.
- Courses to finish
For the 2026-27 catalog, transfers must complete SOCY 1 and SOCY 10 or equivalents by the end of spring before fall entry. Source
SOCY 3A is highly recommended before transfer, and fall entrants without it must take SOCY 3A at UCSC in their first quarter. Source
- Selection
A grade of C or better is required in each screening course, with no minimum GPA stated (2026-27 catalog). Source
- Also note
Transfers admitted under a different major need department permission to change into sociology, and the declaration deadline is the second term of residency. 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 Sociology 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 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to sociology 1 | Required |
| Introduction to sociology 2 (typically social problems) | Required |
| Statistics for sociology majors | Required |
Paste your course titles to see which items they cover.
TAG for this major
UC Santa Cruz’s TAG covers sociology 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 sociology.
The same major at other campuses
| Campus | Screens applicants | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Not stated | No TAG |
| UCLA | Yes | No TAG |
| UC San Diego | No | No TAG |
| UC Irvine | Yes | 3.40 |
| UC Davis | No | 3.20 |
| UC Santa Barbara | No | 3.40 |
| UC Riverside | Not stated | 2.80 |
| UC Merced | No | 2.80 |
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
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
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 sociology?
A grade of C or better is required in each screening course, with no minimum GPA stated (2026-27 catalog). A TAG needs at least a 3.00.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for sociology?
For the 2026-27 catalog, transfers must complete SOCY 1 and SOCY 10 or equivalents by the end of spring before fall entry. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Is sociology selective or screened at UC Santa Cruz?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz screens transfer applicants for it. A grade of C or better is required in each screening course, with no minimum GPA stated (2026-27 catalog).
Can I get a TAG for sociology 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.