UC Davis Computer Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 29% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Computer Engineering were admitted (65 of 221). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.65–3.92.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with CMN 001, ENG 003 and COM 001; 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 Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Computer Engineering 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.
Required for admission
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- ENG 003 Introduction to Engineering Design
Composition
Complete 1 of these
- COM 001 Major Works of the Ancient World
- COM 002 Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World
- COM 003 Major Works of the Modern World
- COM 004 Major Works of the Contemporary World
- ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
- NAS 005 Introduction to Native American Literature
- UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies
Computer science
Complete all of these
- ECS 020 Discrete Mathematics For Computer Science
- ECS 036A Programming & Problem Solving
- ECS 036B Software Development & Object-Oriented Programming in C++
- ECS 036C Data Structures, Algorithms, & Programming
Engineering
Required
- ENG 017 Circuits I
Mathematics
Complete all of these
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Complete all of these
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra
- MAT 022AL Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory
- MAT 022B Differential Equations
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 009A Classical Physics
- PHY 009B Classical Physics
- PHY 009C Classical Physics
Electrical & computer engineering
Complete all of these
- EEC 001 Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering
- EEC 010 Introduction to Digital & Analog Systems
- EEC 018 Digital Systems I
Also listed by UC Davis
UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Technical electives
8 units from these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
- ENG 035 Statics
- ENG 045 Properties of Materials
- MGT 011A Elementary Accounting
- MGT 011B Elementary Accounting
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Computer Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 29% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Computer Engineering were admitted (65 of 221). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.65–3.92.
Does UC Davis have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Computer Engineering?
UC Davis's Computer Engineering major preparation includes CMN 001, ENG 003, COM 001, COM 002, COM 003 and COM 004, 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 Computer Engineering?
Admitted Computer Engineering transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.65–3.92.
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