Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Music transfers starts with MU 1100, MU 1104 and MU 1106; the full list is below.

49 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 Music

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Music Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Music 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

MU 1100 Introduction to Music Studies
MU 1104 Musicianship I
MU 1106 Musicianship II
MU 1103 Materials and Structures of Music I
MU 2203 Materials and Structures of Music II
MU 1150 Applied Music
MU 2250 Applied Music II
MU 1122 Ethnomusicology and World Music I
MU 2222 Ethnomusicology and World Music II

Complete 6 units from these

MU 1168 Piano Accompanying
MU 1171 Jazz Band
MU 1172 Symphonic Band
MU 1173 Wind Ensemble
MU 1174 Symphony Orchestra
MU 1181 Polyphonics
MU 1182 Cantabile
MU 1183 University Singers
MU 1184 Chamber Choir
MU 1187 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MU 1188 Arab Music Ensemble

Complete 1 of these

MU 2221 Jazz Styles
MU 2227 Popular Music of the United States

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Music 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 Music?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Music major preparation includes MU 1100, MU 1104, MU 1106, MU 1103, MU 2203 and MU 1150, 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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