UC Davis Chinese
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Chinese transfers starts with CHN 001, CHN 002 and CHN 003; 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.

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chinese

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Chinese Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Chinese 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 1 of these options

CHN 001 Elementary Chinese · CHN 002 Elementary Chinese · CHN 003 Elementary Chinese · CHN 004 Intermediate Chinese · CHN 005 Intermediate Chinese · CHN 006 Intermediate Chinese
CHN 001BL Accelerated Written Chinese I · CHN 002BL Accelerated Written Chinese II · CHN 003BL Accelerated Written Chinese III
CHN 001CN Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers I · CHN 002CN Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers II · CHN 003CN Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers III

Also listed by UC Davis

UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Recommended but not required

CHN 009 Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture
CHN 010 Modern Chinese Literature (In English)
CHN 011 Great Books of China (in English)
CHN 050 Introduction to the Literature of China & Japan
COM 014 Introduction to Poetry
HIS 009A History of East Asian Civilization
JPN 010 Masterworks of Japanese Literature (in English)
LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Davis have a Chinese major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Chinese major preparation includes CHN 001, CHN 002, CHN 003, CHN 004, CHN 005 and CHN 006, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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