UC Davis History
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 78% of transfer applicants to UC Davis History were admitted (178 of 228). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.87.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for History transfers starts with HIS 006, HIS 015A and HIS 015B; 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.

78%

UC Davis History transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.41–3.87

GPA range of admitted transfers

228

Transfer applicants, 178 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History

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

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Major Requirements

UC Davis History Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as History 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 5 of these options

HIS 006 Introduction to the Middle East
HIS 015A Africa to 1900 · HIS 015B Africa Today
HIS 008 History of Indian Civilization · HIS 009A History of East Asian Civilization · HIS 009B History of East Asian Civilization · HIS 009C Korean Culture & Society: From Ancient Three Kingdoms to the Global K-Pop
HIS 004A History of Western Civilization · HIS 004B History of Western Civilization · HIS 004C History of Western Civilization
HIS 007A History of Latin America to 1700 · HIS 007B History of Latin America, 1700-1900 · HIS 007C History of Latin America 1900-present
HIS 017A History of the United States · HIS 017B History of the United States · HIS 018A Race in America to 1865 · HIS 018B Race in the United States Since 1865 · HIS 072A Women & Gender in America, to 1865 · HIS 072B Women & Gender in America, 1865-Present · HIS 080 The History of the United States in the Middle East · HIS 080W The History of the United States in the Middle East · HIS 085 Nature, Man, & the Machine in America
HIS 001 Introduction to History · HIS 002 Introduction to the History of Science & Technology · HIS 003 Cities: A Survey of World Cultures · HIS 005 Modernist Culture · HIS 010A World History to 1350 · HIS 010B World History, c. 1350-1850 · HIS 010C World History III · HIS 011 History of the Jewish People in the Modern World · HIS 012 Food & History · HIS 013 Global Sexualities · HIS 014 History of Global Capitalism · HIS 016 Sex, Science, & Society · HIS 019 Migration & Borders in Global History · HIS 020 The Vietnam War

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis History transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 78% of transfer applicants to UC Davis History were admitted (178 of 228). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.41–3.87.

Does UC Davis have a History major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's History major preparation includes HIS 006, HIS 015A, HIS 015B, HIS 008, HIS 009A and HIS 009B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.