UC Davis English
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis English were admitted (267 of 338). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.42–3.87.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for English transfers starts with ENL 003, UWP 001 and ENL 010A; 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.

79%

UC Davis English transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.42–3.87

GPA range of admitted transfers

338

Transfer applicants, 267 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for English

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UC Davis requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Davis English Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as English 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

ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies

Complete all of these

ENL 010A Literatures in English I: To 1700
ENL 010B Literatures in English II: 1700-1900
ENL 010C Literatures in English III: 1900 to Present

Complete 1 of these

ENL 040 Introductory Topics in Literature
ENL 041 Introductory Topics in Literature & Media
ENL 043 Introductory Topics in Drama
ENL 044 Introductory Topics in Fiction
ENL 045 Introductory Topics in Poetry

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis English transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis English were admitted (267 of 338). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.42–3.87.

Does UC Davis have an English major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's English major preparation includes ENL 003, UWP 001, ENL 010A, ENL 010B, ENL 010C and ENL 040, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.