San Diego State University Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CS 150, CS 150L and CS 160; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Computer Science Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Preparation for the major
Complete 1 of these options
- CS 150 Introduction to Computer Programming · CS 150L Introductory Computer Programming Laboratory · CS 160 Intermediate Computer Programming · CS 160L Intermediate Computer Programming Laboratory
Complete all of these
- CS 210 Data Structures
- CS 240 Computer Organization
- CS 250 Introduction to Software Systems
- MATH 150 Calculus I
- MATH 151 Calculus II
- MATH 245 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 254 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 195 Principles of Physics and PHYS 195L Principles of Physics Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 196 Principles of Physics and PHYS 196L Principles of Physics Laboratory
Admission
What SDSU Says About Computer Science Transfers
- SDSU is impacted in every major. The published fall 2027 minimum GPA for Computer Science is 2.00, but applicants above the minimum or from the local area get priority.
- All major prep in the SDSU catalog must be done by the end of spring 2027. Summer 2027 courses do not count.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu
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SDSU Computer Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Computer Science major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Computer Science?
San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation includes CS 150, CS 150L, CS 160, CS 160L, CS 210 and CS 240, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Which community colleges have a SDSU Computer Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Irvine Valley College, Las Positas College, MiraCosta College and 10 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation.
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