CAMPUS · IRVINE, CA · PUBLIC

UC Irvine

University of California-Irvine

25.6%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for UC Irvine is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on UC Irvine, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

25.6%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to UC Irvine: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check UC Irvine's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that UC Irvine expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why UC Irvine specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

UC Irvine Transfer FAQs

What is UC Irvine's transfer acceptance rate?

UC Irvine does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 25.6%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to UC Irvine?

With a 25.6% freshman acceptance rate, UC Irvine typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are UC Irvine transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including UC Irvine accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check UC Irvine's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.