Fresno State Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Geology transfers starts with EES 1, EES 2 and EES 12; 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Geology

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Geology Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Geology 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

EES 1 Natural Disasters and Earth Resources
EES 2 Historical Geology
EES 12 Mineralogy
EES 30 Introductory Field Methods
EES 103F Field Geology

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

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

CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B
MATH 75 Calculus I

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have a Geology major for transfer students?

Yes. Fresno State offers Geology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Geology?

Fresno State's Geology major preparation includes EES 1, EES 2, EES 12, EES 30, EES 103F and PHYS 2A, 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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