Prospective Transfer Students
The UC Davis College of Engineering believes in doing what matters. That's one reason we encourage and value transfer students like you who choose to become a part of our friendly, forward-thinking academic community.
These pages are designed to provide the resources you'll need to make the seamless transition to the UC Davis College of Engineering and to succeed as a student.
Transfer Student Profile:
Alexa Chua
“There are so many opportunities…It’s all right in front of you,” Chua says. “It’s incredibly easy to get involved.” Read about Alexa’s transfer experience »
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Freshman Admissions
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Financial Aid
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Applications for fall 2009 admission will be accepted November 1-30, 2008.
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College of Engineering
The engineering education we provide at the UC Davis College of Engineering is built upon a foundation of strong fundamentals, giving our students the tools that will enable them to grow and adapt to a quickly changing technical world and equip them for the life of continued learning that the speed of change demands.
Across eight departments, 15 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate programs, we offer diverse approaches to innovation and problem solving—precisely what is needed to address large, complex challenges.
Learn more about the undergraduate majors offered at the College of Engineering.
Lower-Division Requirements
Upon admission, transfer students are classified as having upper division status. However, you're obligated to complete all lower-division course requirements for the major before your lower-division requirements are considered complete. You may, however, start your upper division coursework while completing your lower-division requirements, provided you meet all prerequisites for the upper division courses.
You must complete all lower-division courses for your specific engineering major as listed at ASSIST under "Courses Required for Admission."
For more specific advice on lower-division requirements for community college students, meet with the transfer counselor at your school or see ASSIST.
Transfer Admission Priorities
- Highest Priority: California community college applicants who have completed two transferable English composition courses and all the required lower-division engineering coursework offered.
- Lower Priority: California community college applicants who are missing one or two required lower-division courses.
- Lowest Priority: Transfers from other UC campuses and other four-year institutions.
- At least ninety transferable quarter units (or sixty semester units).
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.10
- Admission denied if applicant is missing three or more required lower-division courses.
Change of Major
You will be admitted to the college in a specific major. You may not be able to change majors within the college once you're admitted. For more information, see Change of Major in the undergraduate section.
Other Resources
Transfer Opportunity Program
We also participate in the Transfer Opportunity Program, which encourages community college students to transfer to UC Davis and provides them with services to ease the transition. You can use the Transfer Opportunity Program to get information about admission and transfer requirements, academic programs, financial aid, housing, tutoring, campus life, and more. For additional information, visit TOP.
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a pattern of courses that allows community college students to complete their general education requirements before transferring to a UC or CSU.
The College of Engineering does not recommend completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
Opportunities for International Transfer Students in Engineering
International students applying for transfer to UC Davis from California community colleges or universities are considered for admission using the same eligibility criteria as domestic students.
Applicants who have attended foreign and U.S. colleges and universities will be evaluated using courses and grades from both institutions. Priority is given to California community college transfer students prepared to begin their junior or third year of study.
For more information, visit Undergraduate Admissions, International Students.
Second Baccalaureate
If you have a bachelor's degree substantially equivalent to one granted by the University of California, you may be allowed to enroll as an undergraduate seeking a second bachelor's degree. Admission will depend upon a superior academic record and clear evidence of a change in objective.
The College of Engineering will consider applicants if their first degree is not in engineering and if they complete the lower-division engineering program at a California community college.