Cal Poly Pomona Art History
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Art History transfers starts with AH 2301, AH 2302 and AH 2303; 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.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art History

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Pomona Art History Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Art History 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

AH 2301 World Art: Prehistory to Medieval Europe
AH 2302 World Art: Renaissance through Modern Europe and the United States
AH 2303 World Art: Asia (Prehistory to 12th Century)
AH 2305 World Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America

Complete all of these

HST 1101 World Civilizations to 1500
HST 1102 World Civilizations from 1500

Major required: lower division studio course

Complete 1 of these

VCD 1311A Foundations of Drawing I Activity
VCD 1312A Foundations of Drawing 2 Activity
VCD 1321A Foundations in 2D Design Activity
VCD 1330A Foundations in Ceramics Activity
VCD 1331A Foundations in 3D Design Activity
VCD 1341A Foundations in 4D Design Activity
VCD 1351A Foundations in 5D Design Activity
VCD 2311A Illustration Activity
VCD 2321A Visual Communication Design 1
VCD 2361A Digital Photography Activity

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Pomona have an Art History major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Art History?

Cal Poly Pomona's Art History major preparation includes AH 2301, AH 2302, AH 2303, AH 2305, HST 1101 and HST 1102, 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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