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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Interdisciplinary Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Interdisciplinary Studies transfers starts with ISLA 1101, ISLA 2201 and ISLA 2255; the full list is below.

    41 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 Interdisciplinary Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Interdisciplinary Studies Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Interdisciplinary Studies 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

    Courses listed

    • ISLA 1101 Interdisciplinary Studies Major First Year Seminar
    • ISLA 2201 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
    • ISLA 2255 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Theory and Methods

    Complete 1 of these

    • ES 1112 Race, Culture, and Politics in the United States
    • HIST 2206 United States Cultures
    • HIST 2216 Comparative Social Movements
    • ISLA 1123 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society
    • ISLA 2240 Introduction to Media Arts and Technologies
    • JOUR 2219 Mass Media in a Cross-Cultural Society
    • JOUR 2228 Media, Self and Society
    • RELS 2201 Religion, Dialogue, and Society
    • WGQS 2201 Gender and Sexuality in US Society and Politics
    • WGQS 2301 Gender and Sexuality in Visual and Popular Culture
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Interdisciplinary Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Interdisciplinary Studies 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 Interdisciplinary Studies?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Interdisciplinary Studies major preparation includes ISLA 1101, ISLA 2201, ISLA 2255, ES 1112, HIST 2206 and HIST 2216, 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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