Cal Poly Humboldt English
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for English transfers starts with ENGL 218, ENGL 220 and ENGL 232; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for English

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Humboldt English Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as English major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Humboldt's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Core courses

Complete all of these

ENGL 218 Conceptualizing English Studies
ENGL 220 Literature, Identity and Representation
ENGL 232 U.S. Literature and Social Change
ENGL 240 Topics in World Literature

Lower division major requirements - pre-portfolio courses

Required

ENGL 218 Conceptualizing English Studies

Language requirement

Complete 1 of these options

One year of a language other than English taken at the college level or equivalent competency
FREN 105 French, Level I · FREN 106 French, Level II
GERM 105 German Level I · GERM 106 German Level II
SPAN 105 Spanish Language and Culture I · SPAN 106 Spanish Language and Culture II

Also listed by Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Elective courses

ENGL 211 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 212 Topics in Writing
ENGL 230 Literatures in English Pre 1800
ENGL 231 Literatures in English Since 1800

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly Humboldt's own English requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Humboldt have an English major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers English (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Humboldt for English?

Cal Poly Humboldt's English major preparation includes ENGL 218, ENGL 220, ENGL 232, ENGL 240, FREN 105 and FREN 106, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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