Fresno State Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Physics transfers starts with PHYS 4A, PHYS 4AL and PHYS 4B; 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 Physics

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Physics Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Physics 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

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

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

CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
MATH 75 Calculus I
MATH 76 Calculus II
MATH 77 Calculus III
MATH 81 Elementary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have a Physics major for transfer students?

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

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

Fresno State's Physics major preparation includes PHYS 4A, PHYS 4AL, PHYS 4B, PHYS 4BL, PHYS 4C and PLSI 2. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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