PS Statement of Purpose - Describe your motivation, academic preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UC Davis; academic plans and research interests, specialization within your academic field, research experiences and career goals. – 4,000 character limit including spaces GPA UC Davis requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Fee $105 for domestic applicants and US$125 for international applicants. The fee may be paid by credit card or e-check. The fee must be paid before the application will be considered complete, and must be paid for each application submitted to UC Davis. The fee must be paid before the application will be considered complete. RL Three (3) letters of recommendation, which must be submitted electronically. Your on-line application will automatically notify your referees (via e-mail) and provide them with instructions on how to submit letters. Transcript Transcripts – UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.