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Santa Monica College → UCSD
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5 majors mapped for Santa Monica College → UCSD
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Transferring from Santa Monica College to UC San Diego
To transfer from Santa Monica College to UCSD, you complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSD 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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Santa Monica College → UCSD transfer FAQ
How do I transfer from Santa Monica College to UC San Diego?
Complete 60 UC-transferable units, your Cal-GETC general-education pattern, and the major-preparation courses UCSD 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 UCSD?
The UC minimum is a 2.4 for California residents, but UCSD 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 UCSD from Santa Monica College?
5 majors are mapped for the Santa Monica College → UCSD path. See the full list above.
Does the calendar difference matter for Santa Monica College to UCSD?
Santa Monica College runs on a semester calendar and UCSD on a quarter calendar. Pipeline accounts for the difference when converting units and sequencing your courses.
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