Chico State Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 111, CIVL 101 and CIVL 130; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State 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 Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

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Major Requirements

Chico State Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Major Preparation

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

Lower division core requirements

Courses listed

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
CIVL 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering
CIVL 130 Surveying
CIVL 140 Transportation Planning, Surveying, and Graphics
CIVL 175 Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering
CIVL 205 Civil Engineering Computing
CIVL 211 Statics
CIVL 231 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
MATH 121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
MATH 260 Elementary Differential Equations
PHYS 204A Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Mechanics
PHYS 204B Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 211 Allied Health Microbiology
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
ERTH 102 Physical Geology
PHYS 204C Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Heat, Wave Motion, Sound, Light, and Modern Topics

Complete 1 of these

CIVL 212 Civil Engineering Materials
MECH 210 Materials Science and Engineering

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering?

Chico State's Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 111, CIVL 101, CIVL 130, CIVL 140, CIVL 175 and CIVL 205, 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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