Freshman Applicants: See the Undergraduate Admissions section.

Transfer Applicants:

All applicants must have a cumulative UC transferable GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B in one year of computer programming courses in a single object–language (Python, Java, or C++). It is recommended that students articulate to I&C SCI 31-33 which can be used to satisfy degree requirements. Introduction to computer science courses do not meet this requirement.

Applicants to the Game Design and Interactive Media major should be aware that several lower-division courses must be taken at UCI; therefore, the minimum time to degree completion will be three years. Students are strongly urged to complete the IGETC at their community college to reduce their time to degree. Visit the

Applicants to the Game Design and Interactive Media major should be aware that several lower-division courses must be taken at UCI; therefore, the minimum time to degree completion will be three years. Students are strongly urged to complete the IGETC at their community college to reduce their time to degree. Visit the UCI Office of Admissions website for information on transfer requirements for our major.