College of the Canyons to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 11 of UC Davis's 15 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENG 004, ENG 006, ENG 017 and EME 050 have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
College of the Canyons
To
UC Davis
Mechanical EngineeringUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Mechanical Engineering for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. File during the TAG window the fall before you transfer, and check UC Davis's TAG page, since its list of eligible majors changes.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (CHEM 201 and CHEM 202) or (CHEM 201H and CHEM 202) — General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 5 |
| No COC match | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | — |
| No COC match | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | — |
| No COC match | ENG 017 — Circuits I | — |
| ENGR 152 — Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 3 |
| MATH 211 + MATH 212 + MATH 213 — Calculus I + Calculus II + Calculus III | MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 15 |
| MATH 214 — Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 215 — Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 222 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 12 |
| PHYSIC 222 + PHYSIC 220 + PHYSIC 221 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 12 |
| PHYSIC 222 + PHYSIC 221 + PHYSIC 220 — Physics for Scientists & Engineers: Thermodynamics, Optics, Relativity & Modern Physics + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves + Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 12 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM C1000 or COMM C1000H — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGR 151L + ENGR 151 — Materials of Engineering Lab + Materials of Engineering | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | 4 |
| No COC match | EME 050 — Manufacturing Processes | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC Davis after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UC Davis GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through ENGR 152: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UC Davis quarters
COC runs on semesters and UC Davis on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UC Davis's quicker quarter schedule.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
4 UC Davis requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for ENG 004, ENG 006, ENG 017 and EME 050. Check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102 and COMM C1000
MATH 102 and COMM C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover UWP 001
For UC Davis UWP 001, COC accepts ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 201, ENGR 152, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, MATH 214 and MATH 215, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 11 of the 15 prep courses UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't COC cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
ENG 004, ENG 006, ENG 017 and EME 050. COC lists no course for them, so check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC ENGR 152 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. COC ENGR 152 (Statics) is the match for UC Davis ENG 035 (Statics) in the transfer agreement.
What is UC Davis's transfer admit rate for Mechanical Engineering?
43% of all transfer applicants to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering can match 11 of 15 lower-division prep courses at COC, including CHEM 201 and ENGR 152. ENG 004 and ENG 006 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and COMM C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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