UC Davis Japanese
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Japanese were admitted (16 of 21). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.71.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Japanese transfers starts with JPN 001, JPN 002 and JPN 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.

76%

UC Davis Japanese transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.39–3.71

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 16 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Japanese

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 Japanese Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Japanese 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

JPN 001 Elementary Japanese
JPN 002 Elementary Japanese
JPN 003 Elementary Japanese
JPN 004 Intermediate Japanese
JPN 005 Intermediate Japanese
JPN 006 Intermediate Japanese

Also listed by UC Davis

UC Davis lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

CHN 010 Modern Chinese Literature (In English)
CHN 011 Great Books of China (in English)
CHN 050 Introduction to the Literature of China & Japan
HIS 009B History of East Asian Civilization
JPN 010 Masterworks of Japanese Literature (in English)
JPN 025 Japanese Language & Culture (in English)
LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Japanese transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Japanese were admitted (16 of 21). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.71.

Does UC Davis have a Japanese major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Japanese major preparation includes JPN 001, JPN 002, JPN 003, JPN 004, JPN 005 and JPN 006. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.