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Moorpark College to UC: Honors Program and International Admission
Moorpark College is located in Ventura County, offers an Honors Program, and is a member of the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program. Beyond units and GPA, the Honors Program also requires extracurricular activities and a public presentation.
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- Semester calendar
- UCLA Transfer Alliance Program member
- Honors Program
- 574 admitted to UC in 2024-25 ↓
- International tuition and fees per unit
- $458 (nonresident tuition $397, enrollment fee $46, capital outlay fee $15)
- Deadlines for applicants outside the U.S.
- Fall: July 1 each year; spring: November 15
- English requirement (selected tests)
- TOEFL iBT 45, IELTS 5.0, Duolingo 75
- Proof of funds
- Bank statement of at least $27,000
- Honors Program completion
- 15 honors units; GPA of at least 3.25 in both honors courses and transferable courses
- UCLA Fall 2025 transfer profile
- 500 applicants, 32% admit rate, GPA 3.80 to 4.00
Moorpark to UC: ten years of transfer data
- UC applicants, 2024-25
- 714
- Admitted to UC
- 574
- Admit rate
- 80.4%
- Change in applicants since 2015-16
- +26%
- UC applicants
- Admitted
- Admit rate
- 2025-26 fall only
According to the UC Information Center, 714 Moorpark College students applied to UC in 2024-25, and 574 were admitted to at least one campus, 80.4% of applicants; 396 enrolled at UC. The campuses that admitted the most students that year were UC Santa Barbara (351), UC San Diego (247), UC Irvine (221). Compared with 567 applicants in 2015-16, that is an increase of 26%. For 2025-26, only fall data are available so far: 671 applied and 520 were admitted, which cannot be compared directly with the earlier full-year figures.
UC campus comparison, 2024-25
| Campus | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Enrolled | Average GPA of admitted students | Ten-year admissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC systemwide | 714 | 574 | 80.4% | 396 | 3.64 | |
| UC Santa Barbara | 471 | 351 | 74.5% | 82 | 3.68 | |
| UC San Diego | 397 | 247 | 62.2% | 49 | 3.68 | |
| UC Irvine | 422 | 221 | 52.4% | 36 | 3.73 | |
| UCLA | 545 | 178 | 32.7% | 127 | 3.84 | |
| UC Davis | 240 | 172 | 71.7% | 22 | 3.68 | |
| UC Santa Cruz | 216 | 158 | 73.1% | 18 | 3.54 | |
| UC Riverside | 173 | 105 | 60.7% | 15 | 3.54 | |
| UC Berkeley | 314 | 103 | 32.8% | 46 | 3.75 | |
| UC Merced | 46 | 33 | 71.7% | — | 3.54 |
Admit rates are calculated from student counts. UC does not publish categories with fewer than five students; these appear as "—" in the table. GPA is the UC-calculated GPA in transferable courses. Campus names link to the corresponding transfer guides. Source: UC Infocenter · Admissions by source school (visualizedata.ucop.edu, AdmissionsDataTable transfer view), retrieved 2026-09-27.
Moorpark College is a community college on the semester system, located in the City of Moorpark in Ventura County. After completing transfer coursework here, students can apply to transfer to the University of California (UC). Moorpark College admits international students on F-1 visas, offers an Honors Program, and is a member of the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP). The Honors Program has comprehensive requirements: beyond units and GPA, it includes extracurricular activities, a public presentation, and regular counseling. For students who are targeting UCLA and can plan their two years in advance, the Moorpark College path to UC is relatively clear. The data section below shows how students from this college have transferred to each UC campus.
Transfer support and honors programs
Honors Program: completion requirements
- Admission: unweighted high school GPA of 3.25, or 12 transferable college units completed with a college GPA of 3.0
- Complete 15 honors units in at least two disciplines, with a grade of C or better in each honors course
- Complete at least 9 honors units at Moorpark College by the end of the fall semester before transfer
- GPA of at least 3.25 in both honors courses and all transferable courses; the college recommends 3.5
- Attend 4 extracurricular activities and publicly present one honors assignment to peers and faculty
- Meet formally with a counselor once each fall and spring semester
Thresholds come from the official websites of the college, UCLA, and UC Irvine. The actual average admit GPA is UC Information Center data for Moorpark students in 2024-25; an average is not an admission cutoff. Further reading: UCLA Transfer Alliance Program, How transfer GPA is calculated.
UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)Moorpark College appears on the official UCLA member list. The college states that students must complete two full years of college after high school graduation to receive TAP certification. Students planning to graduate the following May must formally join the program by October 30 and meet with an honors counselor by March 1 of their final spring semester to complete certification.
Transfer CenterThe University Transfer Center offers transfer counseling, application workshops, and application reviews, arranges one-on-one appointments with admission representatives, helps students calculate GPA, explains credit for AP and other exams, and introduces the Associate Degree for Transfer and Cal-GETC general education certification.
International student admission
The fees page does not state the applicable academic year and notes that tuition may change. The one-year estimate is $27,000, including tuition and fees of $10,992, estimated health insurance of $2,300, and estimated living expenses of $13,000.
International application periods
- Fall entryDeadline July 1
- Spring entryDeadline November 15
- Summer entryDeadline April 15
Applicants already in the U.S. have later deadlines: fall, July 25; spring, December 1; summer, May 1.
English proficiency (any one)
- 45TOEFL iBT
- 5.0IELTS
- 75Duolingo
I-20 proof of funds$27,000The bank statement must show at least this amount.
- Applicants must submit a passport, proof of high school graduation, and proof of English proficiency; college transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member organization.
Further reading: I-20 and visa, Annual budget, English and math placement.
Academic calendar and course planning
Semester calendar: fall and spring are the two main terms, and the units are already semester units, so no conversion is needed. The fall semester runs from August to December and the spring semester from January to May. The fees page estimates 12 units per semester, which yields only 48 units over two years, so most students need to take additional courses or enroll in summer sessions. The Honors Program extracurricular activities and public presentation must be completed before the final spring semester begins, that is, before January 1, so the main requirements should be largely finished by the end of the fall semester of the second year.
Further reading: The 7-course pattern, Cal-GETC general education courses.
Housing and transportation
- ✕On-campus housing
- The college's international student housing page states that the college does not provide on-campus housing and that students must arrange their own.
- ✓Homestay
- The housing page lists one homestay agency, First Light Global. The International Student Office also maintains a list of rental listings, and landlords can submit a rental form.
- Transportation
- The international student community information page links to public transit in the City of Moorpark, the City of Ventura, and Los Angeles Metro. When choosing housing, check bus routes and commute times as well.
Further reading: Housing and homestays.
EDUBUS advice
- When choosing a college
TAP certification requires two full years of college after high school graduation, so students planning to transfer after one year cannot use this pathway.
- Before applying
International students must show at least $27,000 in their bank statement; confirm the current year's amount with the International Student Office before submitting.
- First semester
The Honors Program requires a GPA of 3.25, while the middle GPA range of admitted students in the UCLA profile is 3.80 to 4.00. Students targeting UCLA should plan their courses for a GPA of 3.8 or higher.
- Fall of the second year
Joining the program by October 30 and completing activities and the presentation by January 1 are the two milestones students most often miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to transfer from Moorpark College to UCLA?
The UCLA Fall 2025 transfer profile shows that 500 Moorpark College students applied to UCLA, with an admit rate of 32%. The 25th to 75th percentile GPA of admitted students was 3.80 to 4.00. Students who earn TAP certification through the Honors Program receive priority consideration, but this is not a guarantee of admission.
What is the tuition for international students at Moorpark College?
The college's international student fees page lists nonresident tuition of $397, an enrollment fee of $46, and a capital outlay fee of $15 per unit, for a total of $458. At 12 units each in fall and spring, tuition and fees for one academic year come to $10,992. The one-year estimate including health insurance and living expenses is $27,000, which matches the bank statement requirement.
What are the requirements of the Moorpark College Honors Program?
Students must complete 15 honors units in at least two disciplines and maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 in both honors courses and all transferable courses. At least 9 honors units must be completed at Moorpark College by the end of the fall semester before transfer. Students must also attend 4 extracurricular activities, meet with a counselor once each semester, and present one honors assignment publicly.
Does Moorpark College have dormitories?
No. The college's international student housing page states that Moorpark College does not provide on-campus housing and that students must arrange their own. The page lists one homestay agency, and the International Student Office also maintains a list of rental listings.
Sources and Verification Date11 official sources · Last checked September 27, 2026
- Admissions by source school, transfer data (UC Infocenter, retrieved 2026-09-27)universityofcalifornia.edu
- International Student Program Admission (Moorpark College)moorparkcollege.edu
- Dates and Deadlines (Moorpark College International Student Program)moorparkcollege.edu
- Tuition and Fees (Moorpark College International Student Program)moorparkcollege.edu
- English Proficiency Requirement (Moorpark College International Student Program)moorparkcollege.edu
- Housing (Moorpark College International Student Program)moorparkcollege.edu
- Community Information (Moorpark College International Student Program)moorparkcollege.edu
- Honors Program (Moorpark College)moorparkcollege.edu
- University Transfer Center (Moorpark College)moorparkcollege.edu
- UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA Undergraduate Admission)admission.ucla.edu
- Transfer Profile by Community College (UCLA, Fall 2025)admission.ucla.edu
Campus photo: CBeli001, 2024, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Admission rules, tuition, deadlines, and visa policies change every year. Before applying, confirm the current information published by the college and the relevant official agencies.
