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Diablo Valley College → UCSB
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5 majors mapped for Diablo Valley College → UCSB
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Transferring from Diablo Valley College to UC Santa Barbara
To transfer from Diablo Valley College to UCSB, you complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSB requires, with grades strong enough to be competitive for your major.
The exact courses depend on the major you pick. Open a major above and Pipeline's intelligent transfer engine lays out the fastest realistic semester-by-semester schedule.
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Diablo Valley College → UCSB transfer FAQ
How do I transfer from Diablo Valley College to UC Santa Barbara?
Complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSB requires for your major. Choose a major below to get the exact course list and a term-by-term plan from Pipeline’s transfer engine.
What GPA do I need to transfer to UCSB?
The UC minimum is a 2.4 for California residents, but UCSB is competitive, and most admitted transfers are well above that, with impacted majors higher still. Each major plan shows the realistic admitted GPA for this path.
Which majors can I transfer into at UCSB from Diablo Valley College?
5 majors are mapped for the Diablo Valley College → UCSB path. See the full list above.
Does the calendar difference matter for Diablo Valley College to UCSB?
Diablo Valley College runs on a semester calendar and UCSB on a quarter calendar. Pipeline accounts for the difference when converting units and sequencing your courses.
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