Missing 1 required pre-req for transfer, is it REALLY required?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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This website says the pre-reqs required for UCSD majors https://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfers/prep-programs/transfer-major-preparation.html. Im majoring in chemistry and heres the requirements

REQUIRED:
CHEM 6A, CHEM 6B, CHEM 6C, CHEM 7L
CHEM 140A, CHEM 140B, CHEM 140C, CHEM 143A
PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B
MATH 20A, MATH 20B

The problem is, i won’t be able to take PHYS 2B before or after i apply. The UCSD website says “REQUIRED” and on Assist.com there are more pre-reqs listed than the UCSD website one. So this is making me think it might REALLY be required

So im just wondering, do i have a realistic chance of getting accepted if im missing 1 class? Or is it impossible?

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@cmonBruh You would be required to complete it once you arrive at the University. When it comes to University, there are very few things that are truly impossible; this is not one of those things. They are there to help you and will not reject someone based on a mere requirement that can be taken after admission. As long as you make a strong case for admission in other areas such as GPA, personal statement, etc., then you have a good chance. Are you transferring from a California CC? 90% of transfer students accepted to UCSD are from California CC’s and, if I remember correctly, 50% of transfer applicants are accepted (averaged across majors. It is different depending on major). Don’t let it get you down on your chances. I got in on a 2.85 for philosophy. Granted, its not nearly as competitive as a major like chem, but it shows that they are flexible in their requirements.

If you’re really that concerned, you could try and talk to admissions and your local CC about cross enrollment to take the course now (if you already live in the SD area, or close to it), or find another CC that offers a class equivalent to PHYS 2B. Or talk to your councilor at your CC about cross enrollment at a local university (usually CCs has some sort of agreement with the closest UC for situations like this one) for a course that is equivalent to PHYS 2B, transfer it to your CC after you complete it, and then you will have it done. Hope this helps!