Chico State Mechanical Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Chico State lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with AMAR 160, CHEM 111 and CIVL 211; 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mechanical Engineering

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    Major Requirements

    Chico State Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses Chico State lists as Mechanical 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 major requirements

    Complete all of these

    • AMAR 160 Manufacturing Processes
    • CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
    • CIVL 211 Statics
    • EECE 215 Practical Circuits and Electronics
    • MATH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    • MATH 121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    • MATH 220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
    • MATH 260 Elementary Differential Equations
    • MECH 100 Graphics I
    • MECH 100L Graphics I Laboratory
    • MECH 140 Introduction to Design and Automation
    • MECH 200 Graphics II
    • MECH 208 Introduction to Technical Computing
    • MECH 210 Materials Science and Engineering
    • MECH 210L Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory
    • PHYS 204A Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Mechanics
    • PHYS 204B Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Chico State have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?

    Yes. Chico State offers Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?

    Chico State's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes AMAR 160, CHEM 111, CIVL 211, EECE 215, MATH 120 and MATH 121, 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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