UC Los Angeles Campus Specific Admission & Graduation Requirements
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◊ ENROLLMENT: Fall 2011 General Transfer Admission Profile: Applications: 19,785. Admits: 5,364. Admit Rate: 27%. Average GPA: 3.69
PROFILE OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES:
- College of Letters and Science - Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Arts and Architecture - School of Nursing
- School of Theater, Film and Television
The College of Letters and Science is organized into divisions of social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and humanities.
□ UPPER DIVISION TRANSFER ADMISSION:
UCLA Transfer Guide (A very concise 12 page guide that includes most of what you need to know about campus specific transfer requirements for UCLA).
- o The average GPA of transfer applicants who are admitted to UCLA is approximately 3.70. Most students who are admitted have completed most or all of the preparatory coursework for their majors. For more specific information regarding Admission profiles of the Fall 2011 Transfer class, see: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof11.htm.
- ◊ UCLA is accepting applications only for the fall quarter. o Students should complete IGETC and/or all GE requirements before transfer.
- All required coursework is to be completed by the end of spring before fall admission.
- The role of the GPA in admissions depends on the major. Both the overall GPA and the GPA for the courses required for major preparation may be considered in the selection process.
- The number of major-preparation courses completed is an important factor in the admissions process for all majors at UCLA.
- In general, applicants are not considered for admission to alternate majors.
- For all majors, students should complete a significant amount of major preparation by the end of the spring term prior to transfer.
- Some highly selective majors require completion of most or all preparatory courses by then end of the spring term. See Transfer Admission Guide.
- Link to UCLA AP Test Credit.
- Link to UCLA IB Test.
- ◊ Application Tips for Counselors and Students Fall 2012: Presenting Yourself on the UC Application (Including the Personal Statement) [PPT].
Transfer Applicant Reviewers:
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The Undergraduate Admissions Office reviews applicants to the College of Letters and Science.
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Applications to the School of the Arts and Architecture, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Nursing and the School of Theater, Film, and Television are reviewed by faculty members within the schools themselves. If you have additional questions regarding these programs, you should contact the schools directly.
TAG NOTES: UCLA does not participate in TAG program.
IGETC: The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science does not accept IGETC.
MAJOR-SPECIFIC ADMISSION INFORMATION:
PROGRAM SUSPENSION: Effective, Fall 2012, admission into UCLA’s Applied Linguistics and African Languages programs has been suspended indefinitely.
□ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
- For graduation, UCLA requires a B average in high school work specific to American History and/or American Government to satisfy the requirement.
- Foreign Language College and Major-specific Requirements
HOUSING: There is a Transfer Housing Guarantee.