Sacramento State Geology
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Geology transfers starts with CHEM 1A, GEOL 11 and GEOL 12; the full list is below.
115 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 Geology Major Preparation
The courses Sacramento State lists as Geology 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
- GEOL 11 Digital Methods in Geoscience
- GEOL 12 Historical Geology
- GEOL 12L Historical Geology Lab
- MATH 30 Calculus I
Complete 1 of these options
- GEOL 5 Geology of Mexico
- GEOL 10 Physical Geology · GEOL 10L Physical Geology Lab
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 5A General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound
- PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 5B General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics
- PHYS 11B General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento State have a Geology major for transfer students?
Yes. Sacramento State offers Geology and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Geology?
Sacramento State's Geology major preparation includes CHEM 1A, GEOL 11, GEOL 12, GEOL 12L, MATH 30 and GEOL 5, 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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