Mathematics Transfer Requirements: College of the Desert → UCLA
The official course articulation for transferring into UCLA’s Mathematics (B.S.) major from College of the Desert — i.e. exactly which College of the Desert courses satisfy each UCLA major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).
Admitted / applied
135 / 379
Admit GPA range
3.89 - 4.00
Required courses (College of the Desert → UCLA)
Calculus of Several Variables
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 2A
Calculus of Several Variables
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 2A
Linear Algebra and Applications
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 2B
Differential Equations
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 2C
Integration and Infinite Series
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 1B
Differential and Integral Calculus
Take at College of the Desert: MATH 1A
Introduction to Programming
Take at College of the Desert: CS 7B or CS 7A
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
Take at College of the Desert: PH 3A
Chemical Energetics and Change
Take at College of the Desert: CH 1A or CH 1B
Microeconomic Theory
No College of the Desert equivalent — complete after transfer.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Take at College of the Desert: BI 5
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
Take at College of the Desert: PH 3B
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
Take at College of the Desert: PH 3C
Chemical Structure
Take at College of the Desert: CH 1A
View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗
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Data sourced from ASSIST.org (official CCC→UC articulation) and the UC Information Center (transfer admit data), 2025–26. Skyway is an independent transfer-planning tool and is not affiliated with the University of California or ASSIST.