Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSC 1000, CSC 1001 and CSC 1001L; the full list is below.

44 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 Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Computer Science 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

CSC 1000 Computing Majors Orientation
CSC 1001 Fundamentals of Computer Science
CSC 1001L Fundamentals of Computer Science Laboratory
CSC 1024 Introduction to Computing
CSC 2001 Data Structures
CSC 2001L Data Structures Laboratory
CSC 2050 System Software Mechanics
CPE 2300 Introduction to Computer Systems

Support courses

Complete all of these

MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I
MATH 1265 Calculus for Data Science II

Courses listed

MATH 1151 Linear Algebra
MATH 2031 Transition to Advanced Mathematics

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
PHYS 1141 General Physics I

Courses listed

MATH 1261 Calculus I
MATH 1253 Calculus II for Transfers

Complete 4 units from these

BIO 1111 General Biology and BIO 1112 Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors
BIO 1150 Life: History and Diversity
BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
BOT 1121 General Botany
MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology

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)

ART 1102 2D Design

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Computer Science 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 Computer Science?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Computer Science major preparation includes CSC 1000, CSC 1001, CSC 1001L, CSC 1024, CSC 2001 and CSC 2001L, 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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