San Francisco State University Civil Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with CHEM 115, CHEM 180 and MATH 226; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SFSU 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 Civil Engineering

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Civil Engineering Major Preparation

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

Math and science foundation courses

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 115 General Chemistry I: Essential Concepts of Chemistry
CHEM 180 Chemistry for Energy and the Environment

Complete all of these

MATH 226 Calculus I
MATH 227 Calculus II
MATH 228 Calculus III
MATH 245 Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
PHYS 220 General Physics with Calculus I
PHYS 222 General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory
PHYS 230 General Physics with Calculus II
PHYS 232 General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory
PHYS 240 General Physics with Calculus III
PHYS 242 General Physics with Calculus III Laboratory

Civil engineering core courses

Complete all of these

ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 101 Engineering Graphics
ENGR 102 Statics
ENGR 200 Materials of Engineering
ENGR 201 Dynamics
ENGR 205 Electric Circuits
ENGR 235 Surveying
ENGR 271 Introduction to MATLAB

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have a Civil Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Civil Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to San Francisco State University for Civil Engineering?

San Francisco State University's Civil Engineering major preparation includes CHEM 115, CHEM 180, MATH 226, MATH 227, MATH 228 and MATH 245, 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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