UC Davis Spanish
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Spanish were admitted (14 of 20). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.80.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Spanish transfers starts with SPA 001, SPA 002 and SPA 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.

70%

UC Davis Spanish transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.50–3.80

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 14 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Spanish

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 Spanish Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Spanish 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 options

SPA 001 Elementary Spanish · SPA 002 Elementary Spanish · SPA 003 Elementary Spanish · SPA 021 Intermediate Spanish · SPA 022 Intermediate Spanish · SPA 023 Spanish Composition I · SPA 024 Spanish Composition II
SPA 031 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I · SPA 032 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II · SPA 033 Spanish for Heritage Speakers III

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Spanish transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Spanish were admitted (14 of 20). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.80.

Does UC Davis have a Spanish major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Spanish major preparation includes SPA 001, SPA 002, SPA 003, SPA 021, SPA 022 and SPA 023, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.