Cal State Fullerton Computer Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with CPSC 120A, CPSC 120L and CPSC 121A; the full list is below.

91 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 Computer Engineering

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Major Requirements

Cal State Fullerton Computer Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Computer 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.

Lower division core

Complete all of these

CPSC 120A Introduction to Programming Lecture
CPSC 120L Introduction to Programming Lab
CPSC 121A Object-Oriented Programming Lecture
CPSC 121L Object-Oriented Programming Lab
CPSC 131 Data Structures
EGEC 180 Digital Logic & Computer Structures
EGEC 203 Electric Circuits
EGEC 203L Electric Circuits Laboratory
EGEC 280 Microcontrollers
EGEC 281 Designing with VHDL

Mathematics requirement

Complete all of these

MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 250A Calculus III
MATH 250B Intro to Linear Algebra and Diff. Equations
MATH 170A Mathematical Structures I

Science prerequisites

Complete all of these

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

Required for graduation

Required

POSC 100 American Government

Articulation details

Complete all of these

CPSC 120A Introduction to Programming Lecture
CPSC 120L Introduction to Programming Lab
CPSC 121A Object-Oriented Programming Lecture
CPSC 121L Object-Oriented Programming Lab
CPSC 131 Data Structures
EGEC 203 Electric Circuits
EGEC 203L Electric Circuits 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
PHYS 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Computer 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 Computer Engineering?

Cal State Fullerton's Computer Engineering major preparation includes CPSC 120A, CPSC 120L, CPSC 121A, CPSC 121L, CPSC 131 and EGEC 180, 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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