Cal State Fullerton Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Physics transfers starts with PHYS 225, PHYS 225L and PHYS 226; 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 Physics

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Major Requirements

Cal State Fullerton Physics Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Fullerton lists as Physics 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 physics courses

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 227 Fund Phys: Waves, Optics, & Mod Phys
PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab

Lower division-mathematics

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

Lower division-general chemistry

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 120A General Chemistry
CHEM 123 Chemistry for Engineers

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 120A General Chemistry and CHEM 125 Gen Chemistry B Lecture

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
PHYS 226 Fund Phys.Elect + Magnetism and PHYS 226L Fundamental Physics Lab and 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 and PHYS 227L Fundamental Physics Lab

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Fullerton offers Physics (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 Physics?

Cal State Fullerton's Physics major preparation includes PHYS 225, PHYS 225L, PHYS 226, PHYS 226L, PHYS 227 and PHYS 227L, 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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