UC Davis Cinema & Digital Media
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cinema & Digital Media were admitted (123 of 176). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.40–3.85.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Cinema & Digital Media transfers starts with CDM 001, CDM 002 and CDM 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Cinema and Digital Media).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Cinema & Digital Media Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Cinema & Digital Media 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 2 of these
- CDM 001 Introduction to Film Studies
- CDM 002 Introduction to Technocultural Studies
- CDM 003 Media Archaeology
Complete 2 of these
- CDM 012 Introduction to Media Computation
- CDM 020 Filmmaking Foundations
- CDM 072 Introduction to Games
Complete 2 of these
- CDM 040A Media History 1: Gutenberg to Oppenheimer
- CDM 040B Media History 2: 1945-Present
- CDM 041A History of Cinema from 1895-1945
- CDM 041B History of Cinema from 1945-Present
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Cinema & Digital Media transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cinema & Digital Media were admitted (123 of 176). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.40–3.85.
Does UC Davis have a Cinema & Digital Media major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Cinema & Digital Media (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Cinema & Digital Media?
UC Davis's Cinema & Digital Media major preparation includes CDM 001, CDM 002, CDM 003, CDM 012, CDM 020 and CDM 072, 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 Cinema & Digital Media?
Admitted Cinema & Digital Media transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.40–3.85.
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