Cal State San Marcos Mathematics, General Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Mathematics, General Option transfers starts with MATH 160, MATH 162 and MATH 260; the full list is below.

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

108

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics, General Option

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Mathematics, General Option Major Preparation

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

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I
MATH 162 Calculus with Applications, II
MATH 260 Calculus with Applications, III
MATH 264 Introduction to Linear Algebra

Non-mathematics support courses

Complete all of these

CS 111 Computer Science I
PHYS 201 Physics of Mechanics and Sound

Also listed by CSUSM

CSUSM lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major preparation courses

1 of these options

CHEM 150 General Chemistry · CHEM 150L General Chemistry Laboratory
CS 211 Computer Science II · PHYS 202 Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Mathematics, General Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Mathematics, General Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Mathematics, General Option?

Cal State San Marcos's Mathematics, General Option major preparation includes MATH 160, MATH 162, MATH 260, MATH 264, CS 111 and PHYS 201. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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