Fullerton College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Fullerton covers chemistry, calculus, physics, graphics, circuits and statics for UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major. ENG 006 has no Fullerton match even though UC Davis screens for it by spring before transfer, and ENG 045 and EME 050 are also open.
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Fullerton College
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UC Davis
Mechanical EngineeringUC Davis TAG
Fullerton students can pursue TAG for this major since UC Davis guarantees admission at a 3.50 GPA, both cumulative and across your major preparation coursework specifically.
Major Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Fullerton College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Fullerton College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111BF + CHEM 111AF — General Chemistry II + General Chemistry I | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| ENGR 105 F — Engineering CAD | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 4 |
| No Fullerton match | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | — |
| ENGR 203LF + ENGR 203 F — Electric Circuits Lab + Electric Circuits | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 5 |
| ENGR 201 F — Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 3 |
| MATH 151 F or MATH 151HF — Calculus I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 152 F — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021C — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 251 F — Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021D — Vector Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or MATH 255 F — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 252 F or MATH 260 F — Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 221 F — General Physics I | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 223 F — General Physics III | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 222 F — General Physics II | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 4 |
| ENGL 224 F — World Literature through the Early Modern Period | COM 001 — Major Works of the Ancient World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 225 F + ENGL 224 F — World Literature since the Early Modern Period + World Literature through the Early Modern Period | COM 002 — Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World (choose 1) | 6 |
| ENGL 225 F — World Literature since the Early Modern Period | COM 003 — Major Works of the Modern World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Fullerton match | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | — |
| No Fullerton 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 Fullerton College
Complete these five courses at Fullerton 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 100 F
Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 F
Chemistry for Daily Life
HIST 110 F
Western Civilizations to 1550
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Fullerton College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 F — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 F — Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 110 F — Western Civilizations to 1550 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Chemistry's prerequisite runs three terms
CHEM 107F leads into CHEM 111AF, then CHEM 111BF: three semesters minimum for chemistry alone, so start that track early even while calculus runs in parallel.
Fullerton runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
Fullerton's semester courses carry over as quarter units at UC Davis, so unit totals look different after transfer. The course matches on this page are what count for the major.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors calculus I is accepted
MATH 151 F or the honors MATH 151HF both clear MAT 021A at Fullerton; either path carries you into the rest of the calculus sequence the same way.
Circuits needs a lab and lecture pair
ENG 017 only clears once you've finished both ENGR 203LF, the lab, and ENGR 203 F, the lecture, at Fullerton. One without the other leaves it open.
Problem-solving is missing here
ENG 006 has no Fullerton match, and UC Davis lists it among the courses due by the end of spring before fall entry. ENG 045 and EME 050 are also unmatched but aren't screened, so those can wait for UC Davis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fullerton's calculus sequence transfer to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Yes, all of it. MATH 151 F, 152 F and 251 F clear UC Davis's full calculus and vector analysis requirement, with an honors option for the first course.
What doesn't Fullerton cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
Three of eighteen requirements. ENG 006, the problem-solving course, is on UC Davis's screening list and due by spring before transfer. ENG 045 and EME 050 aren't screened and can be taken at UC Davis.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
43% of all transfer applicants to the major were admitted in UC Davis's 2025 data, a figure covering every applicant, not Fullerton students specifically.
Is Fullerton to UC Davis Mechanical Engineering TAG-eligible?
Yes. UC Davis offers TAG for this major, and the College of Engineering wants a 3.50 GPA cumulative and a matching 3.50 across your major prep courses.
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Related Transfer Plans
Fullerton College students transferring into UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear fifteen of eighteen requirements, including an honors-eligible calculus track through MATH 251 F and a lab-plus-lecture circuits combination. ENG 006, the problem-solving course, has no Fullerton match yet is due by spring before transfer. ENG 045 and EME 050 are also unmatched and can be taken at UC Davis. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic maps Fullerton's honors options against UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering list in one view.
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