De Anza College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
De Anza covers 13 of UC Davis's 17 Mechanical Engineering requirements, including all of calculus, physics and chemistry. ENG 004 and ENG 006 have no De Anza match, yet UC Davis screens for both by the end of spring before you transfer.
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De Anza College
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UC Davis
Mechanical EngineeringUC Davis TAG
UC Davis offers TAG for this major. At TAG submission the College of Engineering asks for a 3.50 cumulative GPA and a 3.50 across the major prep courses, with no grade below C.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at De Anza College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at De Anza College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1A (or another listed option) — General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B | 5 |
| No De Anza match | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | — |
| No De Anza match | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | — |
| ENGR 37 — Introduction to Circuit Analysis | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 5 |
| ENGR 35 — Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 4 |
| MATH 1A or MATH 1AH — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1B or MATH 1BH — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1C (or another listed option) — Calculus III | MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| MATH 2B or MATH 2BH — Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 2A or MATH 2AH — Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 4A — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 6 |
| PHYS 4C — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 6 |
| PHYS 4B — Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 6 |
| ELIT 39 — Contemporary Literature | COM 004 — Major Works of the Contemporary World (choose 1) | 4 |
| EWRT 1B or EWRT 1BH or EWRT 1C — Reading, Writing and Research | ENL 003 — Introduction to Literature (choose 1) | 5 |
| NAIS 15 — Ethnic Studies and Native American Literature | NAS 005 — Introduction to Native American Literature (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM 9 (or another listed option) — Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 5 |
| COMM C1000 or COMM C1000H — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 5 |
| No De Anza match | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | — |
| No De Anza 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 De Anza College
Complete these five courses at De Anza College 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.
BIOL 10
Introductory Biology
CHEM 10
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 17A
History of the United States to Early National Era
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at De Anza College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 10 — Introductory Biology | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 10 — Introductory Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 17A — History of the United States to Early National Era | 4 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
Six quarters from MATH D043H to circuits
MATH D043H, then MATH 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, then ENGR 37: six quarters minimum. Circuits sits at the end and UC Davis screens for it before transfer, so start math your first quarter.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors calculus counts the same
Each calculus step matches in standard or honors form: MATH 1A or MATH 1AH, MATH 1B or MATH 1BH, then MATH 1C with MATH 1D in any honors mix. ASSIST accepts every one of those combinations.
Two screened engineering courses have no match
De Anza has no match for ENG 004 or ENG 006. Both are on UC Davis's selective-major list, due by the end of spring before fall entry. ENGR 37 and ENGR 35 do cover circuits and statics.
Materials and manufacturing come at UC Davis
ENG 045 and EME 050 also have no De Anza match. Neither is on the course list UC Davis screens for admission, so you'd take both at UC Davis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Anza's calculus chain transfer to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. MATH 1A and MATH 1B clear MAT 021A and 021B, and MATH 1C plus MATH 1D clear MAT 021C and 021D. The honors version of each course counts the same.
What doesn't De Anza cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Four of 17 requirements. ENG 004 and ENG 006 have no De Anza match and sit on the list UC Davis screens by the end of spring before transfer. ENG 045 and EME 050 aren't screened, so they can be taken at UC Davis.
Does De Anza's quarter calendar change anything for UC Davis?
No conversion is needed. UC Davis also runs quarters, so a De Anza quarter course and a UC Davis quarter course line up term for term, including the math and physics sequence.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
43% of all transfer applicants to the major were admitted, per UC Davis's 2025 data. That rate is across every applicant, not specific to De Anza students.
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Related Transfer Plans
De Anza College students heading to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering, B.S. match 13 of 17 requirements, with calculus running MATH 1A through MATH 1D and physics through PHYS 4C. Both schools use quarters, so terms line up. ENG 004 and ENG 006 have no De Anza match but are due by spring before transfer; ENG 045 and EME 050 are taken at UC Davis. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic lays out De Anza's quarters against UC Davis's list.
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