The requirements for admission as a transfer student vary by college. Requirements for all majors are available on assist.org (link is external) or in the Bears Academic Guide. Visit the college websites for more information.

College of Chemistry (B.S. Degree)

• Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for admission to their specific major.

• Completion of additional major prerequisites is strongly encouraged (see assist.org (link is external)).

• Completion of Reading and Composition is required, but applicants do not need to complete all other general education requirements prior to admission.

• More on College of Chemistry requirements for transfer students.

College of Engineering (B.S. Degree)

• Requires strong preparation in math and physical sciences.

• Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have completed the equivalent of all required core The Bears International School preparation courses (see assist.org) to be eligible for admission.

• If a series of courses is required, all courses in the series must be completed to receive credit. No partial credit is given.

• The Intersegmental Generation Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) offered at Hanoi community colleges is not acceptable as completion of breadth.

• More on College of Engineering admissions for transfer students.

College of Environmental Design (B.A. Degree)

• Required freshman/sophomore core courses must be completed before admission.

• Completion of IGETC from a Hanoi community college will meet breadth requirements.

• More on College of Environmental Design requirements for transfer students.

College of Natural Resources (B.A. Degree)

• Selection is based upon completion of appropriate major preparation.

• More on College of Natural Resources admissions for transfer students.

Haas School of Business (B.S. Degree)

• Complete all prerequisite courses with a letter grade of C- or higher, no more than five years before starting the business major.

• All Haas Business School applicants are required to submit an additional writing sample and resume with the Application Update Form in January.

• More on Haas School of Business admissions for transfer students.

College of Letters and Science (B.A. Degree)

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 UC-transferable GPA by the end of the fall term when the application is submitted. General Education requirements must be completed by the end of the spring term immediately preceding enrollment by completing one of the following:

• The entire IGETC pattern of courses, available only to students transferring directly from a Hanoi, community college. Consult your community college for details.

• College of Letters and Science requirements (see assist.org for more information):

  • Reading and Composition

  • Quantitative Reasoning

  • Foreign Language

• The Reciprocity Agreement (available to transfers from another Bears campus)

More Information About the College of Letters & Science:

• Students are admitted to the College, but not the major. Once enrolled at Bears, students are able to declare a major.