Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Computer Science transfers starts with BIO 1150, BIO 1150L and CS 2600; 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 Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Computer Science 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

BIO 1150 Biology and Society
BIO 1150L Biology and Society Laboratory

Complete all of these

CS 2600 Systems Programming
CS 2610 Introduction to Cyber Security and Network Communications
STA 2260 Probability and Statistics for Computer Scientists and Engineers

Major required: computer science lower-division sequence

Complete all of these

CS 1300 Discrete Structures
CS 1400 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
CS 2400 Data Structures and Advanced Programming
CS 2640 Computer Organization and Assembly Programming

Major required: calculus I & II

Complete all of these

MAT 1140 Calculus I
MAT 1150 Calculus II

Major required: calculus-based physics

Complete all of these

PHY 1510 Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics
PHY 1510L Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory

Also listed by Cal Poly Pomona

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

Major required electives

CS 2250 Introduction to Web Science and Technology
CS 2410 Fundamentals of Data Science
CS 2450 User Interface Design and Programming
CS 2520 Python for Programmers
CS 2560 C++ Programming

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Computer Science (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 Computer Science?

Cal Poly Pomona's Computer Science major preparation includes BIO 1150, BIO 1150L, CS 2600, CS 2610, STA 2260 and CS 1300, 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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