Sacramento State Nutrition and Food, Dietetics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Nutrition and Food, Dietetics transfers starts with BIO 10, CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B; 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 Nutrition and Food, Dietetics

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Nutrition and Food, Dietetics Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Nutrition and Food, Dietetics 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.

Pre-major requirements

Complete all of these

BIO 10 Basic Biological Concepts
CHEM 1A General Chemistry I
CHEM 1B General Chemistry II
NUFD 9 Food Safety and Sanitation
NUFD 10 Introduction to Nutrition
NUFD 11 Principles of Food Preparation
STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

BIO 39 Microbiology for Allied Health Students
CHEM 20 Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course
PSYC 2 Introductory Psychology

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Nutrition and Food, Dietetics major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Nutrition and Food, Dietetics and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Nutrition and Food, Dietetics?

Sacramento State's Nutrition and Food, Dietetics major preparation includes BIO 10, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, NUFD 9, NUFD 10 and NUFD 11, 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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