Cal State Long Beach Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 111A, C E 205 and MATH 122; the full list is below.

38 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 Mechanical Engineering

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Mechanical 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 205 Analytical Mechanics I (Statics)
MATH 122 Calculus I
MATH 123 Calculus II
MATH 224 Calculus III
ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering Profession
ENGR 102 Academic Success Skills
MAE 101B Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
MAE 205 Computer Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
MAE 272 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat

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

Complete 1 of these

MAE 172B Engineering Design Graphics - Solidworks
MAE 172C Engineering Design Graphics - CATIA

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Cal State Long Beach's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 111A, C E 205, MATH 122, MATH 123, MATH 224 and ENGR 101, 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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