Cal State Northridge Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Physics transfers starts with COMP 110, COMP 110L and COMP 111A; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Physics

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Physics Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Physics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete 1 of these options

COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming and COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
COMP 111A Introduction to Algorithms and Programming A · COMP 111AL Introduction To Algorithms And Programming A Lab · COMP 111B Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B · COMP 111BL Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B Lab

Complete all of these

MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 150B Calculus II
MATH 250 Calculus III
MATH 280 Applied Differential Equations
PHYS 225 Physics I: Mechanics and Waves
PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory
PHYS 226 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism and Optics
PHYS 220BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
PHYS 227 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
PHYS 227L Thermodynamics and Modern Physics Lab

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Physics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Physics?

Cal State Northridge's Physics major preparation includes COMP 110, COMP 110L, COMP 111A, COMP 111AL, COMP 111B and COMP 111BL, 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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