Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Anthropology and Geography
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Anthropology and Geography transfers starts with ANT 2201, ANT 2202 and ANT 2250; the full list is below.

    50 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO 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 Anthropology and Geography

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Anthropology and Geography Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Anthropology and Geography major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major courses

    Complete all of these

    • ANT 2201 Cultural Anthropology
    • ANT 2202 World History Before Writing
    • ANT 2250 Biological Anthropology
    • GEOG 1150 Human Geography
    • GEOG 2218 Applications in GIS
    • GEOG 2250 Physical Geography

    Support courses

    Required

    • STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Also listed by Cal Poly SLO

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

    Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)

    • BIO 1114 Plant Diversity and Ecology
    • GEOL 2240 Physical Geology
    • SS 1120 Introductory Soil Science

    1 of these

    • CHIN 2201 Intermediate Chinese Language and Culture I
    • ECON 2040 Macroeconomics
    • FR 2201 Intermediate French Language and Culture I
    • GER 2201 Intermediate German Language and Culture
    • ITAL 2201 Intermediate Italian I
    • JPNS 2201 Intermediate Japanese I
    • SPAN 2201 Intermediate Spanish I
    • WLC 2201 Intermediate World Language and Culture I

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have an Anthropology and Geography major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Anthropology and Geography and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Anthropology and Geography?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Anthropology and Geography major preparation includes ANT 2201, ANT 2202, ANT 2250, GEOG 1150, GEOG 2218 and GEOG 2250, 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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