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Transfer Admission

Learn what you need
for a successful transfer

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

Requirements Transfer Admission Guarantee

Before you apply

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Plan your transfer

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

Transfer admission plan
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Transfer applicant timeline

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

Dates and deadlines
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Selective major requirements

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

Additional requirements

How to apply

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Transfer application tips

Learn how to put your best foot forward.

Application tips
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Personal Insight Questions

Review our advice about how to answer Personal Insight Questions, or PIQs.

PIQ advice
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Apply to UC Davis

How to fill out your application.

How to apply
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Important dates

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

Sept. 1-30
Submit the Transfer Admission Guarantee, or TAG, application via the UC Transfer Admission Planner.

Oct. 1-May 2
Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov.

Oct. 1–Nov. 30
The application submission period is Oct.1–Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

More dates and deadlines

Special situations for transfer applicants
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