Cal State San Bernardino Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Bernardino lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 2100, CHEM 2100L and CHEM 2200; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Bernardino Chemistry Major Preparation

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

Lower division requirements

Courses listed

CHEM 2100 General Chemistry I and CHEM 2100L General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 2200 General Chemistry II and CHEM 2200L General Chemistry II Laboratory

Courses listed

MATH 2210 Calculus I
MATH 2220 Calculus II

Physics requirement

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 2000 Introduction to Physics I · PHYS 2000L Introduction to Physics I Lab · PHYS 2010 Introduction to Physics II · PHYS 2010L Introduction to Physics II Lab
PHYS 2500 General Physics I · PHYS 2500L General Physics I Lab · PHYS 2510 General Physics II · PHYS 2510L General Physics II Lab

Organic chemistry

Complete all of these

CHEM 2400 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
CHEM 2400L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 2500 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2500L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Biochemistry concentration

Complete all of these

BIOL 2010 Principles of Biology I
BIOL 2020 Principles of Biology II

Chemistry concentration

Complete all of these

BIOL 1000 Introduction to Biology
BIOL 1000L Introduction to Biology Lab
MATH 2310 Applied Linear Algebra

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Bernardino have a Chemistry major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino for Chemistry?

Cal State San Bernardino's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 2100, CHEM 2100L, CHEM 2200, CHEM 2200L, MATH 2210 and MATH 2220, 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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