Irvine Valley College to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
IVC matches all four UC Davis Economics requirement lines on the current agreement: ECON 1 and ECON 2, MATH 3A with MATH 3B for calculus, and one of eight statistics courses. Students starting fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map to IVC courses.
From
Irvine Valley College
To
UC Davis
EconomicsUC Davis TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
IVC students qualify for TAG into Economics at UC Davis with a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 GPA across the economics and calculus courses, each finished for a letter grade with no grade below C.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Irvine Valley College that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Irvine Valley College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 or ECON 1H — Principles of Economics - Micro | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles of Economics - Macro | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 3A (or another listed option) — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MAT 021A, MAT 021B | 5 |
| ECON 10 (or another listed option) — Statistics for Business and Economics | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 3 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Irvine Valley College
Complete these five courses at Irvine Valley 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.
BIO 1
The Life Sciences
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 1
The History of World Civilizations to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Irvine Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — The Life Sciences | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The History of World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
IVC runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
IVC's MATH 3A and MATH 3B are semester courses that together match two UC Davis quarter courses. The practical deadline is IVC's spring semester: finish every prep course, for a letter grade, before fall at UC Davis.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 3A and MATH 3B are both required
UC Davis's calculus pair is satisfied only when you complete both MATH 3A and MATH 3B, or their honors versions MATH 3AH and MATH 3BH. One alone doesn't cover it.
Eight courses can satisfy statistics
ECON 10, HLTH 10, MGT 10, PSYC 10 and STAT C1000, plus their honors versions where offered, all count for UC Davis's statistics requirement at IVC.
Calculus needs a fall 2027 check
MATH 3A with MATH 3B, or their honors versions, match MAT 021A and MAT 021B today. From fall 2027 UC Davis requires the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map, so confirm with a UC Davis advisor.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at IVC for UC Davis Economics?
Take ECON 1 and ECON 2 for the principles pair, MATH 3A and MATH 3B together for calculus, and one statistics course such as STAT C1000. That matches the current agreement; fall 2027 starters should confirm calculus, since UC Davis then requires the full MAT 019A/B/C series.
Does IVC ECON 1H count for UC Davis microeconomics?
Yes. ECON 1 or the honors ECON 1H covers ECN 001A, Principles of Microeconomics. ECON 2 or ECON 2H covers ECN 001B, macroeconomics.
What UC Davis Economics prep does IVC not cover?
Nothing on the current agreement. Calculus is the item to confirm: UC Davis's notes say students starting fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, and this agreement lists IVC courses only for MAT 021A and MAT 021B. Every course is due before your fall start.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Economics transfers?
UC Davis admitted 75% of Economics transfer applicants in 2025 across all community colleges combined, not specifically IVC students.
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Irvine Valley College matches every line of UC Davis's current Economics, A.B. agreement: ECON 1 and ECON 2 cover the principles pair, MATH 3A and MATH 3B together cover MAT 021A and MAT 021B, and eight IVC courses can satisfy statistics, including STAT C1000 and ECON 10. UC Davis's notes add a deadline and a change. All prep must be done by the end of spring before fall enrollment, and IVC students starting in fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map.
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