UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 48% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems were admitted (12 of 25). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.29–3.75.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems transfers starts with ABT 049, ABT 052 and FST 050; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems 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.
Animal science
Complete 1 of these
- ABT 049 Field Equipment Operation
- ABT 052 Field Equipment Welding
- FST 050 Introduction to Food Preservation
Complete 1 of these
- ANS 041L Domestic Animal Production Laboratory
- ANS 049A Animal Management Practices: Aquaculture
- ANS 049B Animal Management Practices: Beef
- ANS 049C Animal Management Practices: Dairy
- ANS 049D Animal Management Practices: Goats
- ANS 049E Animal Management Practices: Horses
- ANS 049F Animal Management Practices: Laboratory Animals
- ANS 049G Animal Management Practices: Meats
- ANS 049H Animal Management Practices: Poultry
- ANS 049I Animal Management Practices: Sheep
- ANS 049J Animal Management Practices: Swine
Community & regional development
Required
- CRD 020 Food Systems
Plant science
Required
- PLS 015 Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Applied production
Complete 1 of these
- PLP 040 Edible Mushroom Cultivation
- PLS 049 Organic Crop Production Practices
English composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENL 003 Introduction to Literature
- UWP 001 Introduction to Academic Literacies
- UWP 048 Style in the Essay
- UWP 049 Writing Research Papers
Complete 1 of these
- CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
- 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
- NAS 005 Introduction to Native American Literature
Animal science
Complete 1 of these
- ANS 001 Domestic Animals & People
- ANS 002 Introductory Animal Science
Biological science
Complete all of these
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- BIS 002C Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life
Chemistry
Complete all of these
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
- CHE 002B General Chemistry
- CHE 002C General Chemistry
Community & regional development
Required
- CRD 001 The Community
Economics
Required
- ECN 001A Principles of Microeconomics
Food science & technology
Required
- FST 001 Principles of Food Science
Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
- PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
- PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
Physics
Required
- PHY 001A Principles of Physics
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- POL 001 American National Government
- POL 004 Basic Concepts in Political Theory
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 003 Social Problems
Plant science
Required
- VEN 002 Introduction to Viticulture
Biological science
Complete 1 of these
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
- BIS 010 Everyday Biology
Chemistry
Required
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
Community & regional development
Required
- CRD 001 The Community
Economics
Required
- ECN 001A Principles of Microeconomics
Food science & technology
Required
- FST 001 Principles of Food Science
Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 005 Critical Reasoning
- PHI 031 Appraising Scientific Reasoning
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
- PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
- PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
Plant science
Required
- PLS 002 Botany & Physiology of Cultivated Plants
Political science
Complete 1 of these
- POL 001 American National Government
- POL 004 Basic Concepts in Political Theory
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Soil science
Required
- SSC 010 Soils in Our Environment
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 003 Social Problems
Complete 1 of these
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- ESP 001 Environmental Analysis
- WFC 010 Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
Biological science
Complete 1 of these
- BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
- BIS 010 Everyday Biology
Chemistry
Required
- CHE 002A General Chemistry
Community & regional development
Required
- CRD 001 The Community
Food science & technology
Required
- FST 001 Principles of Food Science
Philosophy
Complete 1 of these
- PHI 014 Ethical & Social Problems in Contemporary Society
- PHI 015 Introduction to Bioethics
- PHI 024 Introduction to Ethics
Plant science
Required
- PLS 002 Botany & Physiology of Cultivated Plants
Political science
Complete 1 of these
- POL 001 American National Government
- POL 004 Basic Concepts in Political Theory
Statistics
Required
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Soil science
Required
- SSC 010 Soils in Our Environment
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 003 Social Problems
Complete 1 of these
- BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
- ESP 001 Environmental Analysis
- WFC 010 Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 48% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems were admitted (12 of 25). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.29–3.75.
Does UC Davis have a Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems?
UC Davis's Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems major preparation includes ABT 049, ABT 052, FST 050, ANS 041L, ANS 049A and ANS 049B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Davis for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems?
Admitted Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.29–3.75.
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