San Diego State University Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with M E 190, M E 200 and M E 202; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Mechanical Engineering 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 all of these
- M E 190 Computer-Aided Design
- M E 200 Statics
- M E 202 Computer Programming and Applications
- M E 220 Dynamics
- M E 230 Basics of Mechatronics
- M E 240 Introduction to Engineering Materials
- M E 241 Materials Laboratory
- A E 280 Methods of Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 202 General Chemistry for Engineers
- CHEM 200 General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 100 General Biology
- BIOL 101 World of Animals
Complete all of these
- MATH 150 Calculus I
- MATH 151 Calculus II
- MATH 252 Calculus III
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 Mechanical Engineering Transfers
- SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Mechanical Engineering is 2.70, and local-area applicants get priority. Palomar/MiraCosta students with 100% of their coursework there also count as local, because CSU San Marcos does not offer this major.
- All major prep in the SDSU catalog must be done by the end of spring 2027. Summer 2027 courses do not count.
- General education: SDSU says its own GE pattern, rather than Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, is commonly used by engineering majors.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu
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SDSU Mechanical Engineering Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?
San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes M E 190, M E 200, M E 202, M E 220, M E 230 and M E 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 Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering major preparation.
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