Las Positas College to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
Las Positas matches all five UC Davis Economics prep courses on the current agreement with ECON 1, ECON 2, MATH 1, MATH 2 and STAT C1000, and MATH 2 counts toward both calculus lines. Students starting fall 2027 must instead complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map to Las Positas courses.
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Las Positas College
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UC Davis
EconomicsUC Davis TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
Las Positas students can secure Economics admission through TAG with a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 GPA across the economics and calculus group, each course taken for a letter grade with no grade below C.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 1 + MATH 2 — Calculus I + Calculus II | MAT 021A — Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 5 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas 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 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Las Positas runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
Las Positas runs semesters and UC Davis runs quarters, but the prep deadline follows your Las Positas calendar: finish ECON 1, ECON 2, calculus and statistics by the end of the spring semester before fall at UC Davis.
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Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
MATH 2 counts toward both calculus courses
UC Davis's first calculus requirement needs MATH 1 and MATH 2 together, while the second is satisfied by MATH 2 alone. You still only take MATH 2 once.
STAT C1000 is the one stats option
The agreement lists a single Las Positas course for STA 013: STAT C1000. Plan it into your schedule early, since nothing else here fills that line.
MATH 1 has its own prerequisite
MATH 1 needs MATH 39 or MATH 21 first, and MATH 2 needs MATH 1. If you place below calculus, expect an extra semester before the MATH 1 and MATH 2 pair.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Las Positas for UC Davis Economics?
Take ECON 1 and ECON 2 for the principles pair, MATH 1 and MATH 2 for calculus, and STAT C1000 for statistics. Those five match the current agreement. If you'll start at UC Davis in fall 2027, check calculus with UC Davis, because the full MAT 019A/B/C series is required from then.
Does Las Positas MATH 2 count for both UC Davis calculus courses?
Yes. MATH 2 is required alongside MATH 1 for the first course and also satisfies the second calculus requirement on its own, an unusual double role in this agreement.
What UC Davis Economics prep does Las Positas not cover?
The current agreement has a Las Positas match for every line. Calculus is still the thing to settle: from fall 2027 UC Davis requires the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, and this agreement doesn't name a Las Positas course for it. Your last spring semester is the deadline for all of it.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Economics transfers?
UC Davis admitted 75% of transfer applicants to Economics in 2025. That rate counts every applicant to the major, not Las Positas students alone.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College matches every line of UC Davis's current Economics, A.B. agreement, with ECON 1 and ECON 2 for principles, MATH 1 and MATH 2 for calculus, and STAT C1000 for statistics. The calculus mapping is unusual: MAT 021A needs MATH 1 and MATH 2 together, and MATH 2 also covers MAT 021B. For Las Positas students starting in fall 2027, UC Davis's notes require the whole MAT 019A/B/C series instead, which this agreement doesn't map. All prep is due by the end of spring before enrollment.
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