Orange Coast College to UC Davis
Economics Transfer Plan
OCC matches all four UC Davis Economics requirement lines on the current agreement, with MATH A180, A185 and A280 together covering MAT 021A through MAT 021D. Students starting fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map, and the chain from MATH A070 runs five semesters.
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Orange Coast College
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UC Davis
EconomicsUC Davis TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
OCC students can secure Economics admission through TAG by holding a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 2.50 GPA across the ECON and MATH prep group, finished for a letter grade with no grade below C.
Major Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Orange Coast College that satisfy UC Davis's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Orange Coast College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON A170 or ECON A170H — Microeconomics | ECN 001A — Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON A175 or ECON A175H — Macroeconomics | ECN 001B — Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH A180 (or another listed option) — Calculus 1 | MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D | 5 |
| PSYC A160 or STAT C1000 — Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (choose 1) | 4 |
General Education
Foundation GE at Orange Coast College
Complete these five courses at Orange Coast 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 A100
Principles of Biology
CHEM A100
Principles of Chemistry
HIST A101
Afro-American History
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Orange Coast College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL A100 — Principles of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM A100 — Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
Humanities | HIST A101 — Afro-American History | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Calculus can take five semesters at OCC
MATH A070, A170, A180, A185 and A280 form one continuous chain. Confirm your placement test result early so you know exactly how many of these five you'll need.
OCC runs semesters, UC Davis runs quarters
OCC runs semesters and UC Davis runs quarters, but your deadline follows OCC's calendar. A five-semester chain that starts at MATH A070 won't fit in four semesters, so start math in your first term.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Three OCC courses cover four UC Davis courses
MATH A180, MATH A185 and MATH A280, or all three honors versions, together match MAT 021A through MAT 021D. The agreement treats them as one set, so plan on all three.
The chain runs five semesters from MATH A070
MATH A070 leads to A170, then A180, A185 and A280. If you place higher than A070, the chain shortens considerably.
Two courses satisfy statistics here
PSYC A160 and STAT C1000 are the two OCC courses accepted for STA 013. Either one covers the statistics line.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at OCC for UC Davis Economics?
Take ECON A170 and ECON A175 for the principles pair, MATH A180, MATH A185 and MATH A280 for calculus, and PSYC A160 or STAT C1000 for statistics. That covers the current agreement; fall 2027 starters should confirm calculus, since UC Davis then requires the full MAT 019A/B/C series.
Does OCC MATH A280 transfer to UC Davis calculus?
Yes, as part of a set. MATH A180, MATH A185 and MATH A280 together match MAT 021A through MAT 021D, and MATH A280 needs MATH A185 or MATH A185H first.
What UC Davis Economics prep does OCC 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 maps OCC's calculus only to MAT 021A through MAT 021D. The math chain from MATH A070 also runs five semesters.
What's the admit rate for UC Davis Economics transfers?
UC Davis admitted 75% of Economics transfer applicants in 2025. That number covers every applicant to the major, not OCC students specifically.
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Orange Coast College matches every line of UC Davis's current Economics, A.B. agreement: ECON A170 and ECON A175 for principles, MATH A180, A185 and A280 together for MAT 021A through MAT 021D, and PSYC A160 or STAT C1000 for statistics. Starting from MATH A070, the math chain runs five semesters. UC Davis's notes also say OCC students starting in fall 2027 must complete the whole MAT 019A/B/C series, which this agreement doesn't map, and that prep is due by the end of spring before fall enrollment.
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