Cal Poly Pomona Architecture
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Architecture transfers starts with ARC 1020, ARC 1022A and COM 2204; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Pomona for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Architecture Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Architecture major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete all of these
- ARC 1020 Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View
- ARC 1022A Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View Activity
- COM 2204 Advocacy and Argument
- ENG 2105 Written Reasoning
- MAT 1060 Trigonometry
Complete 1 of these
- ARC 3610 World Architecture before the Renaissance and ARC 3612 World Architecture before the Renaissance Discussion
- AH 2301 World Art: Prehistory to Medieval Europe
Complete 1 of these
- PHY 1210 Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat and PHY 1210L Laboratory on Motion, Fluids, and Heat
- PHY 1510 Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics and PHY 1510L Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory
Required
- ARC 1010 Introduction to Architectural Design Theories and Methods
Architecture studios/activities
Complete all of these
- ARC 1011A Foundation Design 1 Activity
- ARC 1011 Foundation Design 1
- ARC 1501A Foundation Digital Design 1 Activity
- ARC 1021A Foundation Design 2 Activity
- ARC 1021 Foundation Design 2
- ARC 1502A Foundation Digital Design 2 Activity
- ARC 2011 Architectural Programming
- ARC 2011A Second Year Design 1 Activity
- ARC 2021A Second Year Design 2 Activity
- ARC 2501A Intermediate Digital Design 1 Activity
- ARC 2502A Intermediate Digital Design 2 Activity
- ARC 2021 Introduction to Sustainable Architectural Design
Architecture lectures
Complete all of these
- ARC 3010A Architectural Codes
- ARC 3210 Structures 1
- ARC 3212 Structures 1 Discussion
- ARC 3310 Environmental Controls Systems 1
- ARC 3312 Environmental Controls Systems 1 Discussion
- ARC 3410 Building Construction 1
- ARC 3412 Building Construction 1 Discussion
- ARC 3620 Architecture from Renaissance through Modern Era
- ARC 3622 Architecture from Renaissance through Modern Era Discussion
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have an Architecture major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Architecture and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Architecture?
Cal Poly Pomona's Architecture major preparation includes ARC 1020, ARC 1022A, COM 2204, ENG 2105, MAT 1060 and ARC 3610, 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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