UC Davis Art History
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Art History were admitted (61 of 75). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.85.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Art History transfers starts with AHI 001A, AHI 001B and AHI 001C; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Art History Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Art History major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation courses for the major
Complete 4 of these
- AHI 001A Ancient Mediterranean Art and AHI 001B Medieval & Renaissance Art and AHI 001C Baroque to Modern Art
- AHI 001D Arts of Asia
- AHI 001E Islamic Art & Architecture
- AHI 005 Understanding Visual Culture
- AHI 025 Understanding Architecture
Art studio courses
Complete 1 of these
- ART 001 Introduction to Studio Art Practice
- ART 002 Beginning Drawing
- ART 005 Beginning Sculpture
- ART 007 Beginning Painting
- ART 008 Beginning Ceramic Sculpture
- ART 009 Beginning Photography
- ART 010D Contemporary Art Appreciation
- ART 010F Contemporary Art Appreciation
- ART 011 Beginning Printmaking
- ART 012 Beginning Video
- ART 024 Introduction to Experimental Video & Film
Emphasis in architectural history
Required
- AHI 025 Understanding Architecture
Emphasis in museum studies
Complete 4 of these
- AHI 001A Ancient Mediterranean Art
- AHI 001B Medieval & Renaissance Art
- AHI 001C Baroque to Modern Art
- AHI 001D Arts of Asia
- AHI 001E Islamic Art & Architecture
- AHI 005 Understanding Visual Culture
- AHI 025 Understanding Architecture
Complete 1 of these
- ART 001 Introduction to Studio Art Practice
- ART 002 Beginning Drawing
- ART 005 Beginning Sculpture
- ART 007 Beginning Painting
- ART 008 Beginning Ceramic Sculpture
- ART 009 Beginning Photography
- ART 010D Contemporary Art Appreciation
- ART 010F Contemporary Art Appreciation
- ART 011 Beginning Printmaking
- ART 012 Beginning Video
- ART 024 Introduction to Experimental Video & Film
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Art History transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Art History were admitted (61 of 75). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.85.
Does UC Davis have an Art History major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Art History (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Art History?
UC Davis's Art History major preparation includes AHI 001A, AHI 001B, AHI 001C, AHI 001D, AHI 001E and AHI 005, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Art History?
Admitted Art History transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.41–3.85.
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