Ohlone College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 16 of UC Davis's 17 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. EME 050 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
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 Ohlone College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101B + CHEM 101A — General Chemistry + General Chemistry | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| ENGI 115 — Engineering Graphics and Design | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 4 |
| ENGI 111 — Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGI 130 — Electric Circuit Analysis | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 4 |
| ENGI 120 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics | ENG 035 — Statics | 3 |
| MATH 101A — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 101B + MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry + Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MAT 021B, MAT 021C | 10 |
| MATH 101C — Calculus with Analytic Geometry | MAT 021D — Vector Analysis | 5 |
| MATH 103 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 104 — Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 142 + PHYS 140 — Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics + Mechanics | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 8 |
| PHYS 141 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 4 |
| ENGL 101B — Reading and Composition (Introduction to 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 |
| ENGI 140 — Materials Engineering | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | 4 |
| No Ohlone 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 Ohlone College
Complete these five courses at Ohlone 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 101A
Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular
CHEM 101A
General Chemistry
HIST 102A
Chicanx/Latinx History I
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Ohlone College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 101A — Principles of Biology - Molecular and Cellular | 5 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101A — General Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 102A — Chicanx/Latinx History I | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 100 onward
MATH 100 through ENGI 130: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 100 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
Ohlone semesters, UC Davis quarters
Ohlone 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.
Preview
Your First Semester
A preview of what Transfermatic generates — exact courses, in the right order, every semester.
Watch Out
Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
EME 050 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for EME 050. Check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with MATH 100 and ENGI 115
MATH 100 and ENGI 115 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester.
About 69 units of prep at Ohlone
Taking the first listed Ohlone option for each matched course adds up to about 69 semester units of Mechanical Engineering prep, before GE. Spread it across your semesters at Ohlone.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 101B, CHEM 101A, ENGI 115, ENGI 111, ENGI 130, ENGI 120 and MATH 101A, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 16 of the 17 prep courses UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
EME 050. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone ENGI 115 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. Ohlone ENGI 115 (Engineering Graphics and Design) is the match for UC Davis ENG 004 (Engineering Graphics in Design) 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 Ohlone.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering can match 16 of 17 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including CHEM 101B and CHEM 101A. EME 050 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 100 and ENGI 115 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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