Transfer Selection Criteria — UC Davis

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Most students are selected primarily on the basis of academic performance and preparation as assessed by review of the GPA in academic coursework and strength of preparation for the intended major. To be competitive, applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Besides requiring applicants to meet the transfer eligibility requirements for UC by the close of the spring term prior to fall admission, each college has selective majors for which completion of specified lower-division major courses comparable to those at UC Davis with certain specified GPAs is essential. These majors include Biotechnology, Communication, International Relations, Psychology, Viticulture and Enology, and all majors in the College of Biological Sciences and the College of Engineering. For more details, see www.assist.org and the campus website.

After qualified, junior-level California community college transfer applicants, priority is given to junior-level transfer students from other UC campuses. Finally, if space is available, some colleges admit lower-division transfer students with superior grades. An array of criteria, such as the applicant's selected college and major, is used in selecting the transfer class. Though the vast majority of students are selected on the basis of academic performance and preparation, some students are selected on the basis of additional information including personal characteristics, achievement, potential and experience, as assessed through a thorough review of all information provided on the application.

For more information, visit the UC Davis Transfer Students: Selection Process website.