Transfer Selection Criteria — UCLA

College of Letters and Science

Students are selected primarily on the basis of academic performance and preparation, as assessed by review of the following: the quality and amount of progress toward completion of major preparation requirements, the quality of and performance in transferable courses, completion of the English composition and mathematics requirements, and progress toward completion of UCLA's general education requirements or completion of IGETC.

Other criteria that are considered: student responses to life challenges and special circumstances, personal achievement, participation in programs that develop academic abilities, older/returning student and veteran status, leadership, awards, employment, and volunteer and community service

Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

Students are selected on the basis of academic performance and preparation, as assessed by review of completed preparatory courses for the major (including mathematics, physics and chemistry, if required), as well as the strength of the GPA.

School of the Arts and Architecture; School of Theater, Film, and Television

Students are selected on the basis of UC eligibility and demonstrated special talent and ability in the specific major chosen as indicated by audition, portfolio and/or supplementary information required by the department. The Schools also consider the College of Letters and Science criteria.

School of Nursing

Applicants must submit the supplemental School of Nursing application in addition to the UC application. Students are selected for very limited openings in the Generic B.S. program on the basis of academic performance and preparation as assessed by review of completion of University and general education requirements, preparatory courses for the major, GPA, students' written statements and recommendations. Students are selected for the R.N.-B.S. program based on: associate degree in nursing from a state-approved program or a diploma in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing; current licensure as a registered nurse and a minimum one year of full-time experience as a registered nurse within the past five years; passing scores on required Excelsior College examinations; 60-70 semester units of transferable coursework; completion of specified prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all transferable courses; and fulfillment of UC's American History and Institutions Requirement.

For more information, visit the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools website.