Chico State Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSCI 111, CSCI 211 and CSCI 217; 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 Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Chico State Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Computer Science 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 major requirements

Courses listed

CSCI 111 Programming and Algorithms I
CSCI 211 Programming and Algorithms II
CSCI 217 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
MATH 121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus

Complete 1 of these

CSCI 221 Assembly Language Programming
EECE 237 Embedded Systems Development

Complete 2 of these options

CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
PHYS 204A Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Mechanics
PHYS 204B Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 204C Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Heat, Wave Motion, Sound, Light, and Modern Topics
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences · CHEM 111 General Chemistry I

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Computer Science?

Chico State's Computer Science major preparation includes CSCI 111, CSCI 211, CSCI 217, MATH 120, MATH 121 and CSCI 221, 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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