Cal Poly Pomona Chemical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Chemical Engineering transfers starts with CHE 1311, CHE 1411L and CHE 1321; 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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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemical Engineering

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Pomona Chemical Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Chemical Engineering 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

CHE 1311 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
CHE 1411L Introduction to Chemical Engineering Laboratory
CHE 1321 Chemical and Materials Engineering Analysis
CHE 1421L Chemical and Materials Engineering Analysis Laboratory
CHE 2011 Materials and Energy Balances I
CHE 2021 Material and Energy Balances II
CHE 2301 Process and Automation
CHE 2301L Process and Automation Laboratory
CHE 2851 Applied Mathematics in Chemical and Materials Engineering
CHM 1210 General Chemistry I
CHM 1210L General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 1220 General Chemistry II
CHM 1220L General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 2010 Elements of Organic Chemistry
CHM 2010L Elements of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
EGR 1000 Engineering, Society and You
EGR 1000L Engineering, Society and You Laboratory
MTE 2070 Materials Science and Engineering

Major required: calculus i, II & III

Complete all of these

MAT 1140 Calculus I
MAT 1150 Calculus II
MAT 2140 Calculus III

Major required: linear algebra & differential equations

Required

MAT 2240 Elementary Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Major required: calculus-based physics

Complete all of these

PHY 1510 Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics
PHY 1510L Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory
PHY 1520 Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits
PHY 1520L Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Chemical Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Chemical Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Chemical Engineering?

Cal Poly Pomona's Chemical Engineering major preparation includes CHE 1311, CHE 1411L, CHE 1321, CHE 1421L, CHE 2011 and CHE 2021, 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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