Transfer Students

UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER STUDENTS

Ready to take your skills to the next level? We make it easy to transfer your credits, find the right program for you, and stay on your desired degree course.

General Transfer Information 

There are no major-specific admissions requirements for iSchool transfer students -- if you meet the admissions criteria for transfer admissions to UArizona, you are accepted to the iSchool undergraduate majors! Contact admissions for admissions-related queries for undergraduate students

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We recommend but do not require that transfer students planning to graduate in two years have completed English, Math and language foundations along with general education requirements before transferring. Details about our undergraduate curriculum are below!

B.S. in Information Science 

This is may be the major for you if you are currently studying: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Systems Administration, Health Information Technology, or Engineering.

Possible careers: 

Data Science, Web Development, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)

Requirements:

  • Calculus 122A/B (MAT 220 at Pima and Az Community colleges), OR MATH 113 (MAT 212 at Pima and Az Community Colleges)
  • Second semester of a foreign language
  • Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
  • No major classes are needed before transfer
    • Note: ISTA 130, a required core class, is an introductory Python programming class. CSC (Computer Science) 110 at the UA is now equivalent to 130. However, if you have programming classes not in Python, we do require you to take ISTA 130. Students at Pima should take CIS 129 in Python if possible or, if available, CIS 185: Introduction to Python

Example classes:

As a B.S. students will chose an emphasis in Data Science or Interactive and Immersive Technologies. 

  • ISTA 416: Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
  • ISTA 331: Principles of Data Science
  • ISTA 424: Virtual Reality
  • ISTA 350: Programming for Informatics Applications

2 plus 2 plan, Pima Community College 

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B.A. in Information Science and the Arts

This is may be the major for you if you are currently studying: Visual Arts and Digital Arts, Liberal Arts, Library Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or Computer Science.

Possible careers: 

Digital Marketing, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), Work in Data-rich environments 

Requirements:

  • College Algebra or MATH 107 (MAT 142 at Pima and Az Community Colleges)
  • Fourth semester of a foreign language
  • Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
  • No major classes are needed before transfer
    • Note: ISTA 130, a required core class, is an introductory Python programming class. CSC (Computer Science) 110 at the UA is now equivalent to 130. However, if you have programming classes not in Python, we do require you to take ISTA 130. Students at Pima should take CIS 129 in Python if possible or, if available, CIS 185: Introduction to Python

Example classes:
As a B.A. student you will take the same core classes as B.S. students, but only one "intensive computing course" and at least 4 "computational arts" courses.

  • ISTA 301: Computing and the Arts
  • ISTA 302: Technology of Sound
  • ISTA 303: Introduction to Creative Coding

2 plus 2 Plan, Pima Community College 

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B.A. in Information Science and eSociety

This is may be the major for you if you are currently studying: Digital Arts and Film, Fashion Design, Retailing and Consumer Science, Business, Psychology, Communication, Journalism, or Library Science.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College offers an Associate of Arts in Information Studies and eSociety that is fully transferable to our Information Science and eSociety program! 

Information Science and eSociety is offered in both main campus and Arizona Online.

 View all Arizona Online undergraduate programs.

 

Possible careers:

Digital Marketing, Social Media Specialist, Technology-related Sales, Services and Consulting, Library Science

Requirements:

Example classes:
You can take more technical classes in web design and data science, but can also take a non-technical, social sciences-focused route. The degree has a great deal of flexibility, and few prerequisites.

  • ESOC 211: Collaborating in Online Communities
  • ESOC 213: The Past and New Media
  • ESOC 300: Digital Storytelling and Culture
  • ESOC 317: Digital Crime and Social Media
  • ESOC 340: Information, Multimedia Design, and the Moving Image

2 plus 2 plan, Pima Community College 

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B.S. in Game Design and Development 

This is may be the major for you if you are currently studying: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Game Design, or Business

Possible careers:

Game Development, Game Marketing/Sales, Game Testing, Game Reviewer, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), Digital Marketing, Project Design and Management, Gamification consultant, Educational games and curriculum

Requirements:

  • Calculus 122A/B (MAT 220 at Pima and Az Community colleges), OR MATH 113 (MAT 212 at Pima and Az Community Colleges)
  • Second semester of a foreign language
  • Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
  • No major classes are required before transfer. First semester programming (equivalent to Computer Science CSC 110 or ISTA 130 at UArizona) is encouraged before transfer; any programming language is acceptable. 

Example classes:
This major is a mixture of programming and data analysis, as well as game development and critical analysis of games; the major studies games for entertainment, but also educational and research purposes.

  • GAME 251: Introduction to Game Design
  • GAME 303: Digital Games and Society 
  • GAME 351: Introduction to Game Development with Unity 
  • ISTA/GAME 451: Game Development 

2 plus 2 Plan, Pima Community College 

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B.A. in Games and Behavior 

This is may be the major for you if you are currently studying: Digital Arts and Film, Game Design, Business, Psychology, Communication, or Journalism.

Possible careers:

Digital Marketing, Technology-related Sales, Services and Consulting, Game Marketing/Sales, Game Testing, Game Reviewer, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), Gamification consultant, Educational games and curriculum

Requirements:

  • College Algebra MATH 107 (MAT 141 or 142 at Pima), Philosophy 110 (PHI 120 at Pima) 
  • Fourth semester of a foreign language
  • Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
  • No major courses are required before transfer 

Example classes:
This major is a non-technical program focusing on the intersections of Games and social science. The degree has a great deal of flexibility, and few prerequisites.

  • GAME 251: Introduction to Game Design
  • GAME 303: Digital Games and Society 
  • GAME 305: Legal Aspects of Game Industries
  • GAME 307: Narrative Practices in Digital Games
  • GAME 308: Diversity and Bias in Games
  • GAME 310: Gamification and Society 

Transfer Credit

Before transferring, you can contact Transfer Articulation with questions about transfer credit.

Out of State Students: You can consult the Transfer Credit Guide, or contact Transfer Articulation directly with questions or unofficial transcripts for a credit evaluation. 

In-State Students: You have the fabulous resources of AzTransfer, which shows you credit equivalency between any state school or community college! 

We recommend that you contact Transfer Articulation or use  AzTransfer before contacting a UA academic advisor if you have questions about how much credit will transfer or what will transfer. Advisors can then guide you about how your credit will apply to your Arizona degree and if it may be used in a major; advisors don't determine transferability of credit. If you're a prospective out of state transfer student, emailing transfer articulation with an unofficial transcript for review is a great first step before consulting with an advisor! In state students can use AzTransfer

Transfer Orientation and Next Steps!

Once you’ve accepted to the University of Arizona as a transfer student, it’s important to sign up for a Transfer Orientation through your Next Steps center. You will not be able to register for classes until you attend an orientation, and your advisor will be present at your Orientation!

Exception: Arizona Online students will not be required to attend an orientation.

Helpful transfer student links