Sacramento State Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B and CHEM 24; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Sacramento State Chemistry Major Preparation
The courses Sacramento State lists as Chemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry II
- CHEM 24 Organic Chemistry Lecture I
- CHEM 25 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 31 Quantitative Analysis
- MATH 30 Calculus I
- MATH 31 Calculus II
- MATH 32 Calculus III
- PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics
- PHYS 11B General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
- PHYS 11C General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Complete 1 of these
- Courses approved for Second Semester Composition Graduation Requirement
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento State have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. Sacramento State offers Chemistry and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Chemistry?
Sacramento State's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, CHEM 25, CHEM 31 and MATH 30, 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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