How strict is UCR with major prereqs?

I applied as a transfer student from a community college, hoping to be accepted into UCR’s computer science program. I’ve completed all IGETC, but have only completed 5/7 major prereqs. Is not having all major prereqs completed a deal breaker? Or is UCR a lenient at all?

Their assist page lists the prerequisites as required for admission. Required = usually not lenient. Possible, sure, but unlikely. You’ll have to wait and see.

Even if you are admitted without the prerequisites, you will still need to take them as catch up courses after transfer, which could delay graduation or reduce the amount of schedule space available for upper division courses in your major.