Cal State Fullerton Civil Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 123, MATH 150A and MATH 150B; the full list is below.

89 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 Civil Engineering

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Major Requirements

Cal State Fullerton Civil Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Civil Engineering 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.

Mathematics and science courses

Complete all of these

CHEM 123 Chemistry for Engineers
MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 250A Calculus III
MATH 250B Intro to Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations
PHYS 225 Fundamental Phys; Mechanics
PHYS 225L Fundamental Physics Lab
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism
PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab

Basic science courses

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 101 Elements of Biology
GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology

Civil engineering core courses

Complete all of these

EGCE 104 Computer-Aided Architectural & Civil Engineering Drafting
EGCE 110 Engineering Surveying
EGCE 110L Engineering Surveying Laboratory
EGCE 201 Statics
EGCE 202 Dynamics
EGCE 203 Mechanics of Materials
EGCE 204 Technical Communication and Computing for Civil Engineers

Required for graduation

Required

POSC 100 American Government

Articulation details

Complete all of these

EGCE 110 Engineering Surveying
EGCE 110L Engineering Surveying Laboratory
MATH 135 Business Calculus
MATH 150A Calculus I

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

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Fullerton have a Civil Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Civil Engineering (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 Civil Engineering?

Cal State Fullerton's Civil Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 123, MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250A, MATH 250B and PHYS 225, 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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