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High school students wishing to enter the UCI Engineering program must have completed four years of mathematics through pre-calculus or math analysis and are advised to have completed one year each of physics and chemistry. That preparation, along with honors courses and advanced placement courses, is fundamental to success in the Engineering program and is vital to receiving first consideration for admittance to an Engineering major during periods of restricted enrollments. Applicants must apply for admission to a specific Engineering major or Engineering Undeclared.

If enrollment limitations make it necessary, unaccommodated Engineering applicants may be offered alternative majors at UCI.
How to Apply

Transfer students may be admitted to The Henry Samueli School of Engineering either from another major at UCI or from another college or university. A student seeking admission to The Henry Samueli School of Engineering from colleges and schools other than UCI must satisfy University requirements for admission with advanced standing and should complete appropriate prerequisites for their major of choice. Applicants should prioritize completing subject requirements (math, science, engineering) over the completion of IGETC or UCI general education and lower-division requirements prior to transfer. IGETC is not considered in transfer selection while subject requirements contribute directly to reducing time to graduate. Since requirements vary from major to major, those contemplating admission with advanced standing to the School should consult each Department’s Catalogue section and the UCI Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools for the specific requirements of each program. All transfer students should arrange for early consultation with The Henry Samueli School of Engineering Student Affairs Office.
How to Apply

Second Baccalaureates in Engineering are accommodated on a “space available” basis. Consideration will go to those students from non-STEM backgrounds who have completed all lower-division requirements with exemplary grades.

Meet with Current Engineering Students

Engineering Ambassadors are a group of student volunteers who share a passion for engineering at UC Irvine. They assist the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office with various recruitment efforts by offering the unique perspective of a student in The Samueli School of Engineering. Ambassadors are able to assist prospective students and their families with questions they may have about the engineering program, engineering student organizations, research and internship opportunities and campus life. Follow them on instagram: @engambassadorsuci

Programs with other Institutions

A unique partnership between Chapman and UC Irvine enables students to earn two bachelor of science degrees in as little as five years; one in Mathematics from Chapman, and the other in Civil Engineering from UCI.

Click here to learn more about this partnership.

The UCI-IVC Engineering Academy is a partnership between Irvine Valley College and the UCI Samueli School of Engineering. High school senior students who apply to the UCI Samueli School of Engineering and receive an invitation letter from Irvine Valley College are eligible to be in the UCI-IVC Engineering Academy.
Visit UCI-IVC Engineering Academy | IDEA at ATEP for more details!

The Engineering Academy is accepting applications for UCI waitlisted first-time college students each Fall term.  Join a group Engineering students with TAG transfer to UCI. The Engineering department will provide access to nine UC-transferable engineering courses created to align with the standard UCI course of study for engineering students. In addition, students who choose to enroll in this program will benefit from guaranteed enrollment in core courses each semester. 
Visit UCI-OCC Engineering Academy | Orange Coast College for more details!