What are the transfer requirements for Muir College at UCSD?

I'm looking into transferring to Muir College at UCSD. Does anyone know the specific transfer requirements for getting into that college? I'm interested in learning about the GPA and course criteria I need to meet. Thanks!

Transferring to any of the colleges within UC San Diego, including Muir College, follows the same process, since UCSD evaluates transfer students at the university level, rather than at the college level. However, once accepted, the specific college could affect the general education requirements you'll need to fulfill.

Here are the general transfer admission requirements for UCSD:

1. You must have at least a 2.4 GPA as a California resident (2.8 for non-residents/International) in all UC-transferable coursework, though a higher GPA will make you a more competitive applicant.

2. You typically need to complete 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of UC-transferable credit by the end of the spring term before your planned fall enrollment. Generally, this should include 2 transferable English composition courses and 1 transferable mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning course.

3. You would also need to complete 4 transferable courses chosen from at least 2 of the following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences.

One thing you should be aware of is the specific transfer admission guarantees (TAGs) that UCSD has with all California community colleges. If you meet the eligibility requirements and fulfill a specific set of coursework, you can receive a guaranteed transfer agreement to UCSD.

However, keep in mind that several UC San Diego majors are capped, which means they have additional screening procedures due to high demand. This includes popular majors such as many of the engineering, biology, and arts programs. For these majors, meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee your acceptance into that major.

Lastly, it's worth noting that while you can indicate a preference for a specific college like Muir on your UC application, your assigned college is often unrelated to your admission into the university itself. The choice of college mostly pertains to the type of general education requirements you will have to meet.

These are the general requirements, but to ensure you're on the right track, I would highly recommend reaching out to a transfer advisor at your current school. They can help you with specific course planning and ensure you're meeting all the requirements for a successful transfer application.