Cal State Fullerton Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 120A, CHEM 120B and CHEM 190; the full list is below.

92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUF for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry

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Major Requirements

Cal State Fullerton Chemistry Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Chemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUF's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Basic courses

Complete all of these

CHEM 120A General Chemistry
CHEM 120B General Chemistry
CHEM 190 Orientation to Chem and Biochem

Required for graduation

Required

POSC 100 American Government

Articulation details

Complete all of these

MATH 135 Business Calculus
MATH 150A Calculus I

Courses listed

CHEM 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 120B General Chemistry
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 301B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry and CHEM 301B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry and CHEM 301B Organic Chemistry and CHEM 306A Organic Chem Lab and CHEM 306B Organic Chem Lab
CHEM 301A Organic Chemistry and CHEM 306A Organic Chem Lab
CHEM 301B Organic Chemistry and CHEM 306B Organic Chem Lab

Courses listed

MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 150A Calculus I and MATH 150B Calculus II and MATH 250A Calculus III

Courses listed

PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab and PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab and PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys

Also listed by CSUF

CSUF lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major requirements

25 units from these

PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics
PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics and PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism
PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys
PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab
MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 250A Calculus III
MATH 250B Intro to Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Fullerton have a Chemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Chemistry (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton for Chemistry?

Cal State Fullerton's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 120A, CHEM 120B, CHEM 190, POSC 100, MATH 135 and MATH 150A, 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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