UC Davis Classical Civilization
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Classical Civilization transfers starts with GRK 001, GRK 002 and GRK 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.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Classical Civilization

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Classical Civilization Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Classical Civilization 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.

Classical and mediterranean civilizations track

Complete 1 of these options

GRK 001 Elementary Greek · GRK 002 Elementary Greek · GRK 003 Intermediate Greek
LAT 001 Elementary Latin · LAT 002 Elementary Latin · LAT 003 Intermediate Latin

Complete 2 of these

CLA 001 Ancient Near East & Early Greece: 3000-500 B.C.E.
CLA 002 Ancient Greece & the Near East: 500-146 B.C.E.
CLA 003 Rome & the Mediterranean: 800 B.C.E. -500 C.E.
CLA 004 Late Antiquity

Complete 1 of these

AHI 001A Ancient Mediterranean Art
CLA 001 Ancient Near East & Early Greece: 3000-500 B.C.E.
CLA 002 Ancient Greece & the Near East: 500-146 B.C.E.
CLA 003 Rome & the Mediterranean: 800 B.C.E. -500 C.E.
CLA 004 Late Antiquity
CLA 010 Greek, Roman, & Near Eastern Mythology
CLA 015 Women & Gender in Classical Antiquity
CLA 020 Pompeii AD 79
CLA 025 The Classical Heritage in America
CLA 030 Greek & Latin Elements in English Vocabulary
CLA 030F Greek & Latin Elements in English Vocabulary
CLA 031 Greek & Latin Elements in Technical Vocabulary
CLA 040 Life & Economy in the Ancient Mediterranean World
CLA 050 Ancient Science
COM 001 Major Works of the Ancient World
PHI 021 Philosophical Classics of the Ancient Era
RST 021 The Bible & Its Interpreters
RST 040 New Testament

Classical languages and literatures track

Complete 1 of these

CLA 001 Ancient Near East & Early Greece: 3000-500 B.C.E.
CLA 002 Ancient Greece & the Near East: 500-146 B.C.E.
CLA 003 Rome & the Mediterranean: 800 B.C.E. -500 C.E.
CLA 004 Late Antiquity

Courses listed

GRK 001 Elementary Greek
GRK 002 Elementary Greek
GRK 003 Intermediate Greek

Courses listed

LAT 001 Elementary Latin
LAT 002 Elementary Latin
LAT 003 Intermediate Latin

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Davis have a Classical Civilization major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Classical Civilization?

UC Davis's Classical Civilization major preparation includes GRK 001, GRK 002, GRK 003, LAT 001, LAT 002 and LAT 003, 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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