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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies transfers starts with CHEM 1120, MATH 1261 and MATH 1262; the full list is below.

    45 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 Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Liberal Arts and Engineering 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.

    Support courses

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
    • MATH 1261 Calculus I
    • MATH 1262 Calculus II
    • MATH 2263 Calculus III
    • PHYS 1141 General Physics I
    • PHYS 1143 General Physics II

    Courses listed

    • EE 2211 Electric Circuit Analysis I
    • EE 2212 Electric Circuit Analysis II
    • EE 2241 Electric Circuit Analysis Laboratory I

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 2341 Linear Analysis
    • MATH 2343 Differential Equations

    Required

    • ENGL 2222 Introduction to Technical and Professional Communication

    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)

    • CSC 1001 Fundamentals of Computer Science and CSC 1001L Fundamentals of Computer Science Laboratory
    • CSC 2001 Data Structures and CSC 2001L Data Structures Laboratory
    • CSC 1032 Programming for Scientists and Engineers
    • IME 1140 Technical Graphics Communication for Design and Manufacturing
    • IME 1143 Introduction to Design and Manufacturing
    • IME 1223 Process Improvement Fundamentals
    • IME 2212 Introduction to Enterprise Analytics and Database Systems
    • IME 2315 Financial Decision Making for Engineers
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Liberal Arts and Engineering 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 Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies major preparation includes CHEM 1120, MATH 1261, MATH 1262, MATH 2263, PHYS 1141 and PHYS 1143, 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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