MiraCosta College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 14 of UC Davis's 18 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENG 006, ENG 017, ENG 045 and EME 050 have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
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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 MiraCosta College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 150 + CHEM 151 — General Chemistry I: For Science Majors + General Chemistry II: For Science Majors | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| DESN 203 + DESN 111 — Solid Modeling + Engineering Design Graphics | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 7 |
| No MiraCosta match | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | — |
| No MiraCosta match | ENG 017 — Circuits I | — |
| ENGR 130 — Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 3 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MAT 021C — Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MAT 021D — Vector Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 270 — Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 265 — Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 151 — Principles of Physics I | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 253 — Principles of Physics III | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 152 — Principles of Physics II | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 4 |
| LIT 270 — World Literature to 1600 | COM 001 — Major Works of the Ancient World (choose 1) | 3 |
| LIT 270 + LIT 271 — World Literature to 1600 + World Literature Since 1600 | COM 002 — Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World (choose 1) | 6 |
| LIT 271 — World Literature Since 1600 | COM 003 — Major Works of the Modern World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H or LIT 120 — Critical Thinking , Composition, and Literature | ENL 003 — Introduction to Literature (choose 1) | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 — 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 MiraCosta match | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | — |
| No MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210 through PHYS 253: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
MiraCosta semesters, UC Davis quarters
MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta match
MiraCosta lists no course for ENG 006, ENG 017, ENG 045 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 C2210 and DESN 203
MATH C2210 and DESN 203 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 MAT 021A
For UC Davis MAT 021A, MiraCosta accepts MATH 150 or MATH 150H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 150, CHEM 151, DESN 203, DESN 111, ENGR 130, MATH 150 or MATH 150H and MATH 155, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 14 of the 18 prep courses UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
ENG 006, ENG 017, ENG 045 and EME 050. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta ENGR 130 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. MiraCosta ENGR 130 (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 MiraCosta.
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MiraCosta College students transferring to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering can match 14 of 18 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including CHEM 150 and CHEM 151. ENG 006 and ENG 017 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and DESN 203 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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