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UC Davis does not grant admission for a number of reasons. Learn why your application was not accepted and explore your other college options.
The extraordinary size and strength of the UC Davis applicant pool means that many qualified candidates are denied admission. For fall quarter 2009, UC Davis received approximately 9,000 transfer applications competing for approximately 2,100 available spaces.
What were the admission requirements?
Meeting the UC transfer eligibility requirements did not guarantee admission to UC Davis. Due to limited enrollment space, transfer applicants who were admitted generally exceeded UC eligibility criteria. An array of criteria was used in selecting the transfer class. Foremost was the applicant's academic performance and preparation, followed by personal characteristics and experiences. Additionally, admission was dependent upon the applicant's selected college and major.
Applicants in competitive majors were required to complete lower division major requirements with minimum grades in certain classes, or a minimum GPA for a cluster of preparatory classes.
More Information on Transfer Requirements
Was any group of applicants given preference in the selection process?
No, the selection process is not based on preferences. Under California's Master Plan for higher education, applicants from California community colleges are given priority in transfer admissions. Historically 85 to 90 percent of our transfer admits are California community college students. The remaining students are from other UC campuses, California State University (CSU) campuses, and independent colleges, both in-state and out-of-state.
UC Davis is my first choice school. What can I do now?
We strongly suggest that you consider admission offers from other UC campuses and institutions. If you still want to attend UC Davis, you should immediately meet with your counselor to determine what may have prevented you from being admitted. Review our transfer student admission requirements and ASSIST for information on the lower division requirements for competitive and non-competitive majors.
May I appeal to be reconsidered?
Appeals are rarely granted. Consideration for appeals is based on new and compelling information, extenuating circumstances and your overall academic record. Include a statement describing your special circumstances, official or self-reported academic records, letters of recommendation (suggested) and any other documentation. Please indicate the quarter and year for which you are appealing, your UC Davis student identification number and your application status as a transfer student.
Fall quarter applicants should submit appeals through MyAdmissions. All other applicants should submit written appeals within one week of admission decision to:
Appeals Committee
UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8507
No faxed or e-mailed appeals will be considered, and no in-person or phone interviews will be granted. Once Undergraduate Admissions receives your appeal, you should receive written notification that your appeal has been received. Depending upon the application term or time of year, decisions may not be made for several months. |
