Ohlone College to UC Davis
Political Science Transfer Plan
Ohlone has a match for 5 of UC Davis's 6 Political Science prep courses. POL 051 has no Ohlone match, so plan for it before you apply.
From
Ohlone College
To
UC Davis
Political ScienceUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC Davis offers TAG for Political Science for fall 2027 applicants, with a minimum 3.2 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
Political Science Major Preparation
Courses at Ohlone College that satisfy UC Davis's Political Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Ohlone College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 3) | 3 |
| PS 105 — Introduction to Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 3) | 3 |
| PS 103 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 3) | 3 |
| PS 104 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 3) | 3 |
| POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics | POL 001 — American National Government (choose 1) | 3 |
| PS 105 — Introduction to Comparative Politics | POL 002 — Introduction to Comparative Politics (choose 1) | 3 |
| PS 103 — Introduction to International Relations | POL 003 — International Relations (choose 1) | 3 |
| PS 104 — Introduction to Political Theory | POL 004 — Basic Concepts in Political Theory (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Ohlone match | POL 051 — Scientific Study of Politics | — |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 5 |
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 |
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
POL 051 has no Ohlone match
Ohlone lists no course for POL 051. Check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover it.
Start with POLS C1000 and PS 105
POLS C1000 and PS 105 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UC Davis looks for
Political Science is not a UC Davis selective major, so there are no required prep courses or major-GPA thresholds for admission. UC Davis's minimum transfer GPA is 2.80.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Ohlone for UC Davis Political Science?
POLS C1000, PS 105, PS 103, PS 104 and STAT C1000, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 5 of the 6 prep courses UC Davis lists for Political Science.
What doesn't Ohlone cover for UC Davis Political Science?
POL 051. Ohlone lists no course for it, so check UC Davis's Political Science page for whether it has to be finished before you transfer.
Does Ohlone POLS C1000 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Political Science. Ohlone POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics) is the match for UC Davis POL 001 (American National Government) in the transfer agreement.
Can I use TAG for UC Davis Political Science?
UC Davis lists Political Science as TAG-eligible for fall 2027, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Check UC Davis's TAG page before you count on it for a later term.
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Related Transfer Plans
Ohlone College students transferring to UC Davis for Political Science can match 5 of 6 lower-division prep courses at Ohlone, including POLS C1000 and PS 105. POL 051 has no Ohlone College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. POLS C1000 and PS 105 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Ohlone College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Political Science, semester by semester.
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