Cal State Long Beach Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Physics transfers starts with PHYS 151, PHYS 152 and PHYS 254; 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.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Physics Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Physics 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
- PHYS 151 Mechanics and Heat
- PHYS 152 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 254 Applied Modern Physics
- PHYS 255 Laboratory on Modern Physics
- MATH 122 Calculus I
- MATH 123 Calculus II
- MATH 224 Calculus III
- MATH 247 Introduction to Linear Algebra
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 200 General Biology
- BIOL 211 Introduction to Evolution and Diversity
- CHEM 111A General Chemistry
- CHEM 112A Advanced General Chemistry
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Physics major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach for Physics?
Cal State Long Beach's Physics major preparation includes PHYS 151, PHYS 152, PHYS 254, PHYS 255, MATH 122 and MATH 123, 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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