Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architectural Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Architectural Engineering transfers starts with ARCE 1110, ARCE 1121 and ARCE 2211; the full list is below.
48 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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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architectural Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Architectural Engineering 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
- ARCE 1110 Introduction to Architectural Engineering
- ARCE 1121 Structural Principles I
- ARCE 2211 Structural Principles II
- ARCE 2212 Structural Principles II Laboratory
- ARCE 2222 Structural Systems Laboratory
- ARCE 2223 Structural Drawings
Support courses
Complete all of these
- MATH 1261 Calculus I
- MATH 1262 Calculus II
- MATH 2263 Calculus III
Courses listed
- ARCH 1101 Architectural Design I and ARCH 1131 Architectural Representation I
- CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
- CM 1115 Fundamentals of Construction Management
- CSC 1031 Programming for Engineers
- PHYS 1141 General Physics I
- PHYS 1143 General Physics II
- MATH 2341 Linear Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- ARCH 2221 History of World Architecture I: Prehistory to 17th Century
- ARCH 2222 History of World Architecture II: 17th Century to the Present
- ARCE 2280 History of Structures
Courses listed
- MATH 1261 Calculus I
- MATH 1253 Calculus II for Transfers
Courses listed
- BRAE 1239 Engineering Surveying
- BRAE 2237 Introduction to Engineering Surveying
- CM 2239 Construction Surveying
Courses listed
- GEOL 2240 Physical Geology
- IME 2315 Financial Decision Making for Engineers
- MATH 2263 Calculus III
- IME 2212 Introduction to Enterprise Analytics and Database Systems
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have an Architectural Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Architectural Engineering 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 Architectural Engineering?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Architectural Engineering major preparation includes ARCE 1110, ARCE 1121, ARCE 2211, ARCE 2212, ARCE 2222 and ARCE 2223, 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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