Cal State LA Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 1040, ME 1030 and ME 1070; the full list is below.
92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Mechanical Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core courses
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1040 General Chemistry for Engineers
- ME 1030 Engineering Graphics and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
- ME 1070 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
- ME 1079 Introductory Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering Applications Laboratory
- ME 2010 Statics
- ME 2030 Introduction to Mechanical Design
- ME 2040 Circuit Analysis for Mechanical Engineers
- ME 2050 Strength of Materials I
- ME 2070 Materials Science and Engineering
- ME 2800 Numerical Methods for Engineers I
- MATH 2110 Calculus I
- MATH 2120 Calculus II
- MATH 2130 Calculus III
- MATH 2190 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
- PHYS 2100 General Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 2200 General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Circuits
- ENGL 2030 Introduction to Technical Writing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Mechanical Engineering?
Cal State LA's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 1040, ME 1030, ME 1070, ME 1079, ME 2010 and ME 2030, 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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