Fresno State Architectural Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Architectural Studies transfers starts with ARCH 1, ARCH 2 and ARCH 17; the full list is below.
99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Fresno State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Fresno State Architectural Studies Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Architectural Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Fresno State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- ARCH 1 Construction Management and Architectural Studies Orientation 1
- ARCH 2 Construction Management and Architectural Studies Orientation 2
- ARCH 17 Construction Materials & Basic Building Systems
- ARCH 18 Construction Graphics
- ARCH 18L Architectural Graphics Lab
- ARCH 20 Construction Documents
- ARCH 30 History of Architecture I
- ARCH 31 Architectural Graphics
- ARCH 32 Architectural Design
- ARCH 33 History of Architecture II
- ARCH 50 Basic Building Codes
Other degree requirements
Required
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
Complete 1 of these
- Arts/Humanities (A/H)
- Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
- Multicultural/International (M/I)
Also listed by Fresno State
Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
- PHYS 2A General Physics
1 of these
- MATH 70 Calculus for Life Sciences
- MATH 75 Calculus I
- ART 13 Design
- ART 20 Drawing
- CRP 80 Introduction to Cities and Urban Planning
- ID 43 Design Graphics I
- ID 77 Design Graphics II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have an Architectural Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Architectural Studies (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Architectural Studies?
Fresno State's Architectural Studies major preparation includes ARCH 1, ARCH 2, ARCH 17, ARCH 18, ARCH 18L and ARCH 20, 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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