Fresno State Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B and CHEM 128A; 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 Chemistry Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Chemistry 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
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B
- CHEM 128A Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 128B Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 129B Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 2A General Physics · PHYS 2B General Physics
- PHYS 4A Mechanics and Wave Motion · PHYS 4AL Laboratory in Mechanics and Wave Motion · PHYS 4B Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat · PHYS 4BL Laboratory in Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat · PHYS 4C Light and Modern Physics
Other degree requirements
Complete all of these
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
- 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
- BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
- BIOL 1B Introductory Biology
- BIOL 1BL Introductory Biology Laboratory
- MATH 75 Calculus I
- MATH 76 Calculus II
- MATH 77 Calculus III
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Chemistry (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Chemistry?
Fresno State's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 128A, CHEM 128B, CHEM 129A and CHEM 129B, 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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