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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Nutrition
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Nutrition transfers starts with NUTR 1101, FSN 1121 and FSN 2202; the full list is below.

    57 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 Nutrition

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    Major Requirements

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Nutrition Major Preparation

    The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Nutrition 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

    • NUTR 1101 Orientation to the Nutrition Major
    • FSN 1121 Fundamentals of Food
    • FSN 2202 Introduction to Human Nutrition
    • FSN 2250 Food and Nutrition: Culture and Customs

    Support courses

    Courses listed

    • BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
    • BIO 2231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 2232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    • CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
    • CHEM 2240 Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications
    • STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Complete 1 of these

    • MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
    • MCRO 2224 General Microbiology I

    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)

    • PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Nutrition requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Nutrition 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 Nutrition?

    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Nutrition major preparation includes NUTR 1101, FSN 1121, FSN 2202, FSN 2250, BIO 1151 and BIO 2231, 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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