Undergraduate FAQ

How do I declare Pre-Political Science?

• First year admits: First year admits can switch into the pre-major as long as they have a feasible plan to complete all degree requirements within time to degree.
• Transfer admits: Students admitted as transfers to another major may declare the pre-major if they meet the following requirements:
  • Complete at least three preparatory courses by the spring before transfer.
  • A minimum 3.7 GPA in all UC-transferable courses used for the major, including lower and upper division courses.
  • A minimum 3.7 GPA in all UC-transferable courses.
  • Complete all remaining preparatory requirements with a UC GPA of at least 3.3.
  • Students who meet these requirements may submit a petition via Google Form (https://forms.gle/4yyKLcmUZShPXidt9). Petitions will be processed within 3-5 business days.

How do I switch from Pre-Political Science to the Political Science major?

• • Eligibility: Completed all lower division major preparation courses OR completed four preparation courses and enrolled in the last one in the current term. Please refer to the major guide for major requirements.
  • Declare: Declare the Political Science major via Google Form: https://forms.gle/U79oy4PdEZfhRHUF7

How do I enroll in Upper Division Political Science courses?

• Only students who have completed the preparation courses and have declared the Political Science major can enroll in upper division courses during their first enrollment pass.
• Restrictions on upper division courses are lifted during the second enrollment pass and any student, including Pre-Political Science students, can enroll in upper division Political Science courses.

How can I double Major with Political Science?

• You must be eligible to declare Pre-Political Science (see above).
• Complete all lower division courses and at least two upper division courses for each major.
• Fill out a Departmental Approval for Double Major/Minor form and Degree Plan Contract, have it signed by the counselors for each major and minor that you intend to pursue, and submit it to your College Counseling Unit.
• For more information about double majoring at UCLA, please click here.

Can I get receive major credit for courses outside the Department of Political Science?

• You can apply up to two non-departmental courses towards the upper division major requirements. There is no limit to the number of lower division courses that may be substituted. Please review the course substitutions guidelines here.

How do I access my Degree Audit Report?

• Please visit http://dars.ucla.edu/ to access your degree audit.

How do I check my enrollment appointment times?

• Log in to MyUCLA, click the “Classes” tab, and click on “Enrollment Appointments” under the “Plan and Enroll” menu

How do I check if a community college course will transfer to UCLA?

• Use Transferology to see how past coursework has transferred to UCLA. Transferology is an advisory tool only and does not guarantee transferability. Actual course transferability is subject to change without notice, at the discretion of the UCLA Registrar’s Office and Undergraduate Admission.