Cal Poly Pomona Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with CHM 1150, CHM 1210 and CHM 1210L; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Mechanical 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 1 of these
- CHM 1150 General Chemistry for Engineers
- CHM 1210 General Chemistry I and CHM 1210L General Chemistry Laboratory I
Complete all of these
- EGR 1000 Engineering, Society and You
- EGR 1000L Engineering, Society and You Laboratory
- ME 1001L Engineering Graphics and Visualization Laboratory
- ME 1101 Computer-Aided Computations
- ME 1101L Computer-Aided Computations Laboratory
- ME 2141 Vector Statics
- ME 2150 Vector Dynamics
- ME 2191 Mechanics of Materials
- ME 2331 Introduction to Design
- ME 2331L Introduction to Design Laboratory
- MFE 2010 Manufacturing Systems Processes
- MFE 2010L Manufacturing Systems Processes Laboratory
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 Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?
Cal Poly Pomona's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes CHM 1150, CHM 1210, CHM 1210L, EGR 1000, EGR 1000L and ME 1001L, 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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