Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mathematics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Mathematics transfers starts with MATH 2001, MATH 1261 and MATH 1262; the full list is below.

47 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 Mathematics

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Mathematics 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

MATH 2001 Mathematics Orientation
MATH 1261 Calculus I and MATH 1262 Calculus II and MATH 2263 Calculus III
MATH 1151 Linear Algebra
MATH 2031 Transition to Advanced Mathematics
MATH 2343 Differential Equations

Courses listed

CSC 1001 Fundamentals of Computer Science and CSC 1001L Fundamentals of Computer Science Laboratory
PHYS 1141 General Physics I
STAT 1510 Statistics I

Courses listed

CSC 2001 Data Structures and CSC 2001L Data Structures Laboratory
CSC 2600 Computing with Data
STAT 2610 Introduction to Probability and Simulation

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)

ENGR 2211 Introduction to Mechanics
PHYS 1143 General Physics II

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Mathematics 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 Mathematics?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 2001, MATH 1261, MATH 1262, MATH 2263, MATH 1151 and MATH 2031, 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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