Santa Barbara City College to UC Davis
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
SBCC has a match for 15 of UC Davis's 18 Mechanical Engineering prep courses. ENG 006, ENG 045 and EME 050 have no SBCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Santa Barbara City 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 Santa Barbara City College that satisfy UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Santa Barbara City College | Satisfies at UC Davis | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 155 + CHEM 156 — General Chemistry I + General Chemistry II | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | 10 |
| ENGR 105 — Engineering Graphics | ENG 004 — Engineering Graphics in Design | 4 |
| No SBCC match | ENG 006 — Engineering Problem Solving | — |
| ENGR 117L + ENGR 117 — Electronic Circuits Laboratory + Electronic Circuits | ENG 017 — Circuits I | 4 |
| ENGR 115 — Statics and Strength of Materials | ENG 035 — Statics | 4 |
| MATH 150 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MAT 021A — Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 150 + MATH 160 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I + Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MAT 021B — Calculus | 10 |
| MATH 160 + MATH 200 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II + Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021C — Calculus | 9 |
| MATH 200 — Multivariable Calculus | MAT 021D — Vector Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 210 — Linear Algebra | MAT 022A — Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 220 — Differential Equations | MAT 022B — Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 121 — Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | PHY 009A — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 123 — Heat, Light and Modern Physics | PHY 009B — Classical Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 122 — Electricity and Magnetism | PHY 009C — Classical Physics | 5 |
| ENG 231 — World Literature: Ancient Times to 16th Century | COM 001 — Major Works of the Ancient World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENG 231 + ENG 232 — World Literature: Ancient Times to 16th Century + World Literature: 17th Century to Present | COM 002 — Major Works of the Medieval & Early Modern World (choose 1) | 6 |
| ENG 232 — World Literature: 17th Century to Present | COM 003 — Major Works of the Modern World (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENG 111 or ENG 111H — Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | ENL 003 — Introduction to Literature (choose 1) | 3 |
| NATA 113 — The Indian in Literature: Fact and Fiction | NAS 005 — Introduction to Native American Literature (choose 1) | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing | UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (choose 1) | 4 |
| COMM C1000 or COMM C1000H — Introduction to Public Speaking | CMN 001 — Introduction to Public Speaking (choose 1) | 3 |
| No SBCC match | ENG 045 — Properties of Materials | — |
| No SBCC 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 Santa Barbara City College
Complete these five courses at Santa Barbara City 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 100
Concepts of Biology
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry
HIST 101
History of the U.S. to 1877
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Santa Barbara City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL 100 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 101 — Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 149 onward
MATH 149 through MATH 220: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 149 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
SBCC semesters, UC Davis quarters
SBCC 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
3 UC Davis requirements have no SBCC match
SBCC lists no course for ENG 006, 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 149 and ENGR 105
MATH 149 and ENGR 105 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 ENL 003
For UC Davis ENL 003, SBCC accepts ENG 111 or ENG 111H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at SBCC for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
CHEM 155, CHEM 156, ENGR 105, ENGR 117L, ENGR 117, ENGR 115 and MATH 150, plus the rest in the table above. Together they match 15 of the 18 prep courses UC Davis lists for Mechanical Engineering.
What doesn't SBCC cover for UC Davis Mechanical Engineering?
ENG 006, ENG 045 and EME 050. SBCC lists no course for them, so check UC Davis's Mechanical Engineering page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does SBCC ENGR 105 transfer to UC Davis?
Yes, for Mechanical Engineering. SBCC ENGR 105 (Engineering Graphics) 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 SBCC.
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Santa Barbara City College students transferring to UC Davis for Mechanical Engineering can match 15 of 18 lower-division prep courses at SBCC, including CHEM 155 and CHEM 156. ENG 006 and ENG 045 have no Santa Barbara City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 149 and ENGR 105 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Santa Barbara City College and UC Davis, and you get the classes you need for Mechanical Engineering, semester by semester.
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