Cal Poly Pomona Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Geology transfers starts with GSC 2700, CHM 1210 and CHM 1210L; 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 Geology Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Geology 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
Required
- GSC 2700 Age of the Dinosaurs
Courses listed
- CHM 1210 General Chemistry I and CHM 1210L General Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHM 1220 General Chemistry II and CHM 1220L General Chemistry Laboratory II
- GSC 1110 Principles of Geology and GSC 1410L Principles of Geology Laboratory
- GSC 1120 Earth, Time, and Life and GSC 1510L Earth, Time, and Life Laboratory
- GSC 1450L Metascopic Petrography Laboratory
- GSC 2150 Mineralogy and GSC 2150L Mineralogy Laboratory
- GSC 2550L Field Methods Laboratory
Courses listed
- MAT 1140 Calculus I
- MAT 1150 Calculus II
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
Complete 1 of these
- PHY 1220 Physics of Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light and PHY 1220L Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light Laboratory
- PHY 1520 Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits and PHY 1520L Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits
Complete all of these
- GSC 1100 Water in a Changing World
- PLT 2310 Basic Soil Science
- PLT 2310L Basic Soil Science Laboratory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Geology (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 Geology?
Cal Poly Pomona's Geology major preparation includes GSC 2700, CHM 1210, CHM 1210L, CHM 1220, CHM 1220L and GSC 1110, 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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