Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Psychology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSY 1102, PSY 2201 and PSY 2229; the full list is below.

48 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 Psychology

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Psychology Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Psychology 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

PSY 1102 Orientation to the Psychology Major
PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
PSY 2229 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 2240 Biopsychology

Complete 1 of these

PSY 2205 Personality
PSY 2252 Social Psychology
PSY 2256 Developmental Psychology

Support courses

Required

STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Psychology 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 Psychology?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Psychology major preparation includes PSY 1102, PSY 2201, PSY 2229, PSY 2240, PSY 2205 and PSY 2252, 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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