San Diego State University Construction Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Construction Engineering transfers starts with CON E 101, CON E 201 and CON E 280; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Construction Engineering

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    Major Requirements

    San Diego State University Construction Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses San Diego State University lists as Construction Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation for the major

    Complete all of these

    • CON E 101 Construction and Culture
    • CON E 201 Construction Concepts and Building Codes
    • CON E 280 Construction Methods
    • CIV E 218 Surveying for Civil Engineering and Construction
    • CIV E 225 Mechanics for Civil Engineers
    • ECON 102 Principles of Economics
    • MATH 150 Calculus I
    • MATH 151 Calculus II
    • PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics

    Complete 1 of these

    • CON E 215 Virtual Design and Construction
    • CIV E 121 Computer Graphics for the Built Environment

    Complete 1 of these

    • BIOL 100 General Biology
    • BIOL 101 World of Animals

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 202 General Chemistry for Engineers
    • CHEM 200 General Chemistry

    Complete 1 of these

    • CIV E 160 Statistical Methods for the Built Environment
    • STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices

    Complete 1 of these

    • GEOL 100 Planet Earth and GEOL 101 Dynamics of the Earth Laboratory

    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

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Diego State University have a Construction Engineering major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Diego State University offers Construction Engineering (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 Construction Engineering?

    San Diego State University's Construction Engineering major preparation includes CON E 101, CON E 201, CON E 280, CIV E 218, CIV E 225 and ECON 102, 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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