UC Davis Chemistry
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 74% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Chemistry were admitted (117 of 158). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.69.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C; 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.

74%

UC Davis Chemistry transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.20–3.69

GPA range of admitted transfers

158

Transfer applicants, 117 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UC Davis requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Davis Chemistry Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Chemistry 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.

Chemistry

Complete 1 of these options

CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
CHE 004A General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering · CHE 004B General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering · CHE 004C General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences & Engineering

Complete 1 of these options

CHE 118A Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118B Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences and CHE 118C Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
CHE 128A Organic Chemistry · CHE 128B Organic Chemistry · CHE 128C Organic Chemistry · CHE 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory · CHE 129B Organic Chemistry Laboratory · CHE 129C Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Mathematics

Complete 1 of these options

MAT 017A Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017B Calculus for Biology & Medicine · MAT 017C Calculus for Biology & Medicine
MAT 019A Calculus for Data-Driven Applications · MAT 019B Calculus for Data-Driven Applications · MAT 019C Calculus for Data-Driven Applications
MAT 021A Calculus · MAT 021B Calculus · MAT 021C Calculus · MAT 021D Vector Analysis

Physics

Complete 1 of these options

PHY 007A General Physics · PHY 007B General Physics · PHY 007C General Physics
PHY 009A Classical Physics · PHY 009B Classical Physics · PHY 009C Classical Physics

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Davis's own Chemistry requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Chemistry transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 74% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Chemistry were admitted (117 of 158). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.69.

Does UC Davis have a Chemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers Chemistry (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Chemistry?

UC Davis's Chemistry major preparation includes CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, CHE 004A, CHE 004B and CHE 004C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.