Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Software Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Software Engineering transfers starts with CPE 1000, CSC 1001 and CSC 1001L; 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 Software Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Software 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
- CPE 1000 Computing Majors Orientation
- CSC 1001 Fundamentals of Computer Science
- CSC 1001L Fundamentals of Computer Science Laboratory
- CSC 1024 Introduction to Computing
- CSC 2001 Data Structures
- CSC 2001L Data Structures Laboratory
- CSC 2050 System Software Mechanics
Support courses
Complete all of these
- MATH 1264 Calculus for Data Science I
- MATH 1265 Calculus for Data Science II
Courses listed
- MATH 1151 Linear Algebra
- MATH 2031 Transition to Advanced Mathematics
- PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
- COMS 2217 Small Group Collaboration and Creativity
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 1120 Fundamentals of Chemical Structure and Properties
- PHYS 1141 General Physics I
Courses listed
- MATH 1261 Calculus I
- MATH 1253 Calculus II for Transfers
Complete 1 of these
- BIO 1111 General Biology and BIO 1112 Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors
- BIO 1150 Life: History and Diversity
- BIO 1151 Life: Molecules and Cells
- BOT 1121 General Botany
- MCRO 2221 Introduction to Microbiology
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)
- CPE 2300 Introduction to Computer Systems
- CPE 2301 Introduction to HDL and Digital Design Laboratory
6 units from these
- BIO 1113 Biology of Sex
- BIO 1114 Plant Diversity and Ecology
- BIO 2213 Life Science for Engineers
- BIO 2217 Wildlife Conservation Biology
- BIO 2252 Orientation to Biotechnology
- CHEM 1122 Fundamentals of Chemical Reactivity
- GEOL 2240 Physical Geology
- GEOL 2241 Physical Geology Laboratory
- MATH 2263 Calculus III
- MATH 2341 Linear Analysis
- MATH 2343 Differential Equations
- MATH 2621 Introduction to Mathematical Optimization
- MCRO 2227 General Microbiology II
- MSCI 1111 The Oceans
- MSCI 1112 The Oceans Laboratory
- PHYS 1141 General Physics I
- STAT 1510 Statistics I
- STAT 1810 Introduction to Statistical Computing with R
- STAT 2610 Introduction to Probability and Simulation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Software Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Software 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 Software Engineering?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Software Engineering major preparation includes CPE 1000, CSC 1001, CSC 1001L, CSC 1024, CSC 2001 and CSC 2001L, 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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