Cal State Long Beach Civil Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 111A, C E 101 and C E 130; the full list is below.

35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB 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 Long Beach Civil Engineering Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 111A General Chemistry
C E 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management
C E 130 Surveying and Mapping
C E 130L Surveying and Mapping Laboratory
C E 200 Materials for Civil Engineering
C E 200L Materials for Civil Engineering Laboratory
C E 205 Analytical Mechanics I (Statics)
C E 206 Computer Programming and Civil Engineering Applications I
C E 206L Computer Programming and Civil Engineering Applications Laboratory
ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Profession
ENGR 102 Academic Success Skills
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
MATH 224 Calculus III
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat

Required

MAE 172A Engineering Design Graphics - AutoCAD

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 200 General Biology
BIOL 201 General Microbiology for Health Professionals

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism
E E 210 Electro-Magnetic Foundations in Electrical Engineering · E E 210L Electro-Magnetic Foundations in Electrical Engineering Laboratory

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach for Civil Engineering?

Cal State Long Beach's Civil Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 111A, C E 101, C E 130, C E 130L, C E 200 and C E 200L, 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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