Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with ME 1125, ME 1148 and ME 2212; 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.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Mechanical Engineering 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
- ME 1125 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- ME 1148 Engineering Design Communication
- ME 2212 Engineering Dynamics
- ME 2240 Applied Programming for Mechanical Engineering
- ME 2248 Design Using Solid Modeling
Support courses
Courses listed
- CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
- EE 2115 Circuits & Electronics for Non-Majors and EE 2115L Circuits & Electronics Laboratory for Non-Majors
- IME 1143 Introduction to Design and Manufacturing
- MATE 1220 Principles of Materials Engineering for Non-Majors and MATE 1215 Materials Laboratory I
- MATH 1261 Calculus I and MATH 1262 Calculus II and MATH 2263 Calculus III
- MATH 2341 Linear Analysis
- PHYS 1141 General Physics I
- PHYS 1143 General Physics II
Complete 1 of these
- ENGR 2211 Introduction to Mechanics
- ME 2210 Engineering Statics and ME 2204 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
- ME 2210 Engineering Statics
- ME 2204 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 1111 General Biology
- BIO 1111 General Biology and BIO 1112 Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors
- BIO 2213 Life Science for Engineers
- BIO 2215 Biodiversity of California
- BIO 2217 Wildlife Conservation Biology
Complete 1 of these
- IME 1141 Introduction to Metal Casting and Prototyping
- IME 1142 Materials Joining
- IME 1149 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Metal Casting and Joining
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes ME 1125, ME 1148, ME 2212, ME 2240, ME 2248 and CHEM 1120, 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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