Sacramento State Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with ENGR 6, ENGR 17 and ENGR 30; 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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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mechanical Engineering

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Mechanical Engineering 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

Required

Courses approved for Second Semester Composition Graduation Requirement

Courses listed

ENGR 6 Engineering Graphics and CADD
ENGR 17 Introductory Circuit Analysis
ENGR 30 Analytic Mechanics: Statics
ENGR 45 Engineering Materials
MATH 30 Calculus I
MATH 31 Calculus II
MATH 32 Calculus III
MATH 45 Differential Equations for Science and Engineering
ME 37 Manufacturing Processes
ME 76 Programming and Problem Solving in Engineering
PHYS 11A General Physics: Mechanics
PHYS 11C General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Courses listed

CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
CHEM 1E General Chemistry for Engineering

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Mechanical Engineering?

Sacramento State's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes ENGR 6, ENGR 17, ENGR 30, ENGR 45, MATH 30 and MATH 31, 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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