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GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. Transfer Requirements: Napa Valley College → UC Merced

The official course articulation for transferring into UC Merced’s GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. major from Napa Valley College — i.e. exactly which Napa Valley College courses satisfy each UC Merced major-preparation requirement, per ASSIST.org (2025–26).

Transfer admit rate
83%
Admitted / applied
166 / 200
Admit GPA range
3.30 - 3.84
Requirements
10

Required courses (Napa Valley College → UC Merced)

GASP 007
4 UC units
Music in Society
Take at Napa Valley College: MUSI 112
GASP 055A
4 UC units
Arts of Asia
Take at Napa Valley College: ARTH 130
GASP 080A
4 UC units
Introduction to Drama, Theatre, and Performance
Take at Napa Valley College: THEA 100
GASP 030C
2 UC units
Swing Band
Take at Napa Valley College: MUSI 152 or MUSI 160 or MUSI 176 or MUSI 179 or MUSI 181
GASP 010
4 UC units
Drawing I
Take at Napa Valley College: ARTS 111 or ARTS 112 or DART 120 or ARTS 110
GASP 011
4 UC units
Painting I
Take at Napa Valley College: ARTS 120
GASP 013A
4 UC units
Design I
Take at Napa Valley College: ARTS 105 or ARTS 101 or ARTS 102
WRI 001
4 UC units
Academic Writing
Take at Napa Valley College: ENGL C1000 or ENGL 120B
WRI 010
4 UC units
College Reading and Composition
Take at Napa Valley College: ENGL C1001 or ENGL 121 or ENGL 123
GASP 002
4 UC units
Introduction to Music Studies
Take at Napa Valley College: MUSI 110

View the official agreement on ASSIST.org ↗

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GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies Emphasis, B.A. to UC Merced from other colleges

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.