UC Davis Philosophy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Philosophy were admitted (123 of 159). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.36–3.88.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHI 012, PHI 001 and PHI 021; 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.

77%

UC Davis Philosophy transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.36–3.88

GPA range of admitted transfers

159

Transfer applicants, 123 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Philosophy

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

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Philosophy Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Philosophy 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.

General emphasis

Required

PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic

General philosophy

Required

PHI 001 Introduction to Philosophy

Ancient philosophy

Required

PHI 021 Philosophical Classics of the Ancient Era

Early modern philosophy

Required

PHI 022 Philosophical Classics of the Modern Era

Philosophy of mind

Required

PHI 013G Minds, Brains, & Computers with Discussion

Ethics

Complete all of these

PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics

Philosophy of science

Complete all of these

PHI 030 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
PHI 031 Appraising Scientific Reasoning
PHI 032 Understanding Scientific Change
PHI 038 Introduction to Philosophy of Biology

Philosophy of language

Required

PHI 017 Language, Thought, & World

Pre-law emphasis

Complete all of these

PHI 005 Critical Reasoning
PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics

Complete 1 of these

PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
PHI 016 Philosophical Foundations of American Democracy

Pre-med emphasis

Complete all of these

PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
PHI 038 Introduction to Philosophy of Biology

Complete 1 of these

PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 030 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
PHI 031 Appraising Scientific Reasoning
PHI 032 Understanding Scientific Change

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Philosophy transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Philosophy were admitted (123 of 159). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.36–3.88.

Does UC Davis have a Philosophy major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Philosophy major preparation includes PHI 012, PHI 001, PHI 021, PHI 022, PHI 013G and PHI 014, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.