UC Davis Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate and Classes
43% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with CHE 002A, CHE 002B and CHE 002C; the full list is below.
UC Davis offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UC Davis Mechanical Engineering plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Davis 2025 transfer admit data, all applicants to this major.
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UC Davis Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Mechanical Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Chemistry
Complete 1 of these options
- CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
- CHE 002AH Honors General Chemistry · CHE 002BH Honors General Chemistry
Engineering
Complete all of these
- ENG 004 Engineering Graphics in Design
- ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving
- ENG 017 Circuits I
- ENG 035 Statics
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 022B Differential Equations
Physics
Complete all of these
- PHY 009A Classical Physics
- PHY 009B Classical Physics
- PHY 009C Classical Physics
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
Communication
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- ENG 003 Introduction to Engineering Design
Engineering
Required
- ENG 045 Properties of Materials
Mechanical engineering
Required
- EME 050 Manufacturing Processes
Admission
What UC Davis Says About Mechanical Engineering Transfers
- Selective major: Chem 2A/B, ENG 4, 6, 17 and 35, Math 21A-D and 22A/B, and Physics 9A-C, done by the end of spring before transfer.
- TAG needs a 3.50 in both cumulative and major-prep coursework. Without TAG the minimum is a 3.10 cumulative and 3.20 major-prep GPA.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: ucdavis.edu · ucdavis.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UC Davis Mechanical Engineering Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Mechanical Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
43% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025.
Does UC Davis have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?
UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C, CHE 002AH, CHE 002BH and ENG 004, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering?
TAG for Mechanical Engineering needs at least a 3.5 for fall 2027.
Can I use TAG for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
UC Davis offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Which community colleges have a UC Davis Mechanical Engineering transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation.
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