Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Graphic Communication
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Graphic Communication transfers starts with GRC 1000, GRC 1020 and GRC 1030; 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.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Graphic Communication Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Graphic Communication 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
- GRC 1000 Introduction to Graphic Communication
- GRC 1020 Introduction to Digital Applications
- GRC 1030 Graphic Communication Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy
- GRC 1040 Materials for Graphic Communication Applications
- GRC 1090 Web Development and Design Principles
- GRC 1100 Visual Literacy and Communication
- GRC 2000 Applied Graphic Communication Practices
- GRC 2020 Digital File Preparation and Workflow
- GRC 2040 Print and Production Technology
- GRC 2050 Digital Typography
- GRC 2070 Consumer Packaging
Support courses
Complete all of these
- PHYS 1121 College Physics I
- 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)
- ITP 2234 Packaging Design Fundamentals
- CSC 1024 Introduction to Computing
- ART 1101 Fundamentals of Drawing
- ART 1102 2D Design
9 units from these
- ART 1103 3D Design
- ART 2201 Visual Culture and Society: Analysis and Practice
- ART 2263 Black and White Photography
- BUS 2234 Introduction to Design Thinking
- ISLA 2240 Introduction to Media Arts and Technologies
- BUS 2207 Legal Responsibilities of Business
- BUS 2212 Financial Accounting for Nonbusiness Majors
- COMS 2213 Organizational Communication
9 units from these
- BUS 2234 Introduction to Design Thinking
- BUS 2234 Introduction to Design Thinking
- PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
- BUS 2234 Introduction to Design Thinking
- PSY 2252 Social Psychology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Graphic Communication major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Graphic Communication 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 Graphic Communication?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Graphic Communication major preparation includes GRC 1000, GRC 1020, GRC 1030, GRC 1040, GRC 1090 and GRC 1100, 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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