We suggest that you take no more than two courses in the major your first quarter with the remainder of your schedule consisting of courses drawn from the areas outlined below. Choose courses that will contribute to your scientific literacy. Select courses that will offer valuable preparation for career choices. Upper division English Composition Students who have completed 70 or more quarter units are encouraged to take the English Composition examination during their first quarter of residence. Information on this exam, including dates, time, and location can be obtained from the English Department office.
Many students study languages other than English.
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and who first entered college in 1988 or later, have a 15 unit level requirement, the equivalent of course 3 in most languages. If you are continuing in a language you are studying, use the number of units you have completed as a guideline to your appropriate entry level into UC Davis courses. To make normal progress toward obtaining a baccalaureate degree you should average 15 units a quarter. New students often find it helpful in adjusting to university course work if they initially enroll in a somewhat reduced load. We typically recommend that your first quarter schedule consist of three or four courses totaling 13-15 units.