UC Davis Theatre & Dance
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Theatre & Dance were admitted (30 of 54). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.46–3.94.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Theatre & Dance transfers starts with DRA 021A, DRA 040A and DRA 040B; 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 Theatre and Dance).
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Major Requirements
UC Davis Theatre & Dance Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Theatre & Dance 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
- DRA 021A Fundamentals of Acting
- DRA 040A Beginning Modern Dance · DRA 040B Intermediate Modern Dance · DRA 042A Beginning Ballet · DRA 042B Intermediate Ballet
Complete all of these
- DRA 024 Visual Aspects of Dramatic Art
- DRA 028 Entertainment Engineering & Management: Stagecraft to Stage Management
Complete 3 of these
- DRA 055 Contemporary Local, National & Global Theatre, Dance & Performance
- DRA 056A History of Theatre & Dance I: Myth, Magic & Madness
- DRA 056B History of Theatre & Dance II: Romance, Revenge & Rebellion
- DRA 056C History of Theatre & Dance III: Sex, Society & the State
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Theatre & Dance transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Theatre & Dance were admitted (30 of 54). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.46–3.94.
Does UC Davis have a Theatre & Dance major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Theatre & Dance (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Theatre & Dance?
UC Davis's Theatre & Dance major preparation includes DRA 021A, DRA 040A, DRA 040B, DRA 042A, DRA 042B and DRA 024, 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 Theatre & Dance?
Admitted Theatre & Dance transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.46–3.94.
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