Transfer Admission

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Learn what you need
for a successful transfer

Transferring to UC Davis from a community college or four-year institution has become a popular path to obtaining a university degree. We welcome transfer applicants from all schools, though we give priority to transfers from California community colleges.

Before You Apply

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Plan your transfer

Make a plan to ensure your courses successfully transfer to UC Davis.

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Transfer applicant timeline

Find the important dates and deadlines to help you plan ahead.

View dates and deadlines

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Selective major requirements

Students applying for transfer admission to selective majors must meet additional course and GPA requirements.

View additional requirements

How to Apply

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Transfer application tips

Learn how to make the best application you can.

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Personal insight questions

Review our advice about answering the personal insight questions.

Learn about PIQs

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Applying to UC Davis

How to fill out your application.

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Important Dates

August 1

Start your application on August 1 for admission the following year.

September 1–30
Submit the TAG application via the UC Transfer Admission Planner.

October 1–May 2
Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov.

October 1–December 2
The application filing period is October 1–December 2 for admission the following year.