Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Architecture transfers starts with ARCH 1101, ARCH 1102 and ARCH 1121; the full list is below.

46 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Architecture

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Pick your college to see its class for each Cal Poly SLO requirement.

Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Architecture 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 requirements

Complete all of these

ARCH 1101 Architectural Design I
ARCH 1102 Architectural Design II
ARCH 1121 Equity, Social Justice, and Architecture
ARCH 1131 Architectural Representation I
ARCH 1132 Architectural Representation II
ARCH 2201 Architectural Design III
ARCH 2202 Architectural Design IV
ARCH 2221 History of World Architecture I: Prehistory to 17th Century
ARCH 2222 History of World Architecture II: 17th Century to the Present
ARCH 2231 Architectural Representation III
ARCH 2232 Architectural Representation IV
ARCH 2241 Architectural Technology Fundamentals I
ARCH 2242 Architectural Technology Fundamentals II

Support courses

Courses listed

ARCE 1121 Structural Principles I
EDES 1123 Place, People, and the Built Environment

Complete 1 of these

MATH 1007 Precalculus
MATH 1261 Calculus I

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 1121 College Physics I
PHYS 1141 General Physics I

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Architecture requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have an Architecture major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Architecture 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 Architecture?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Architecture major preparation includes ARCH 1101, ARCH 1102, ARCH 1121, ARCH 1131, ARCH 1132 and ARCH 2201, 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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