Sacramento State Mathematics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Mathematics transfers starts with MATH 30, MATH 31 and MATH 32; 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.

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Mathematics 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

Courses listed

MATH 30 Calculus I
MATH 31 Calculus II
MATH 32 Calculus III
MATH 35 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH 45 Differential Equations for Science and Engineering

Courses listed

MATH 64 Mathematical Programming
CSC 10 Introduction to Programming Logic
CSC 15 Programming Concepts and Methodology I
CSC 22 Visual Programming in BASIC
CSC 25 Introduction to C Programming

Also listed by Sac State

Sac State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional lower division courses

STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics

Recommended preparation

PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics
PHYS 11C General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Mathematics major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Mathematics and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Mathematics?

Sacramento State's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 30, MATH 31, MATH 32, MATH 35, MATH 45 and MATH 64, 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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