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 004A, CHE 004B and CHE 004C; 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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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 all of these

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 all of these

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 all of these

MAT 021A Calculus
MAT 021B Calculus
MAT 021C Calculus
MAT 021D Vector Analysis

Complete 1 of these options

MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology
MAT 022A Linear Algebra · MAT 022AL Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory

Complete 1 of these

MAT 022B Differential Equations
MAT 027B Differential Equations with Applications to Biology

Physics

Complete all of these

PHY 009A Classical Physics
PHY 009B Classical Physics
PHY 009C Classical Physics
PHY 009D Modern 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 (B.S.) 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 004A, CHE 004B, CHE 004C, CHE 128A, CHE 128B and CHE 128C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.