UC Davis Cognitive Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cognitive Science were admitted (226 of 287). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.44–3.91.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Cognitive Science transfers starts with CGS 001, ECS 020 and ECS 032A; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Cognitive Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Cognitive Science 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.
Cognitive science
Required
- CGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science
Introduction to mathematical abstraction
Required
- ECS 020 Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
Complete 1 of these options
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming · ECS 032B Introduction to Data Structures · ECS 034 Software Development in UNIX & C++
- ECS 036A Programming & Problem Solving · ECS 036B Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++ · ECS 036C Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Linguistics
Required
- LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics
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
Complete 1 of these options
- MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra · MAT 022AL Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory
Philosophy
Complete all of these
- PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
- PHI 013G Minds, Brains, & Computers with Discussion
Psychology
Required
- PSC 001 General Psychology
Research methods
Required
- PSC 041 Research Methods in Psychology
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Biological science
Complete all of these
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- BIS 002C Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life
Cognitive science
Required
- CGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science
Linguistics
Required
- LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics
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
Philosophy
Required
- PHI 013G Minds, Brains, & Computers with Discussion
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
Psychology
Required
- PSC 001 General Psychology
Research methods
Required
- PSC 041 Research Methods in Psychology
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Cognitive Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cognitive Science were admitted (226 of 287). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.44–3.91.
Does UC Davis have a Cognitive Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Cognitive Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Cognitive Science?
UC Davis's Cognitive Science major preparation includes CGS 001, ECS 020, ECS 032A, ECS 032B, ECS 034 and ECS 036A, 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 Cognitive Science?
Admitted Cognitive Science transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.44–3.91.
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