San Francisco State University Italian
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Italian transfers starts with ITAL 101, ITAL 102 and ITAL 103; 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.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Italian

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    Major Requirements

    San Francisco State University Italian Major Preparation

    The courses San Francisco State University lists as Italian 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.

    Lower division core

    Complete all of these

    • ITAL 101 First Semester Italian
    • ITAL 102 Second Semester Italian

    Complete 2 of these

    • ITAL 103 Third Semester Italian
    • ITAL 104 Fourth Semester Italian
    • ITAL 206 Italian Conversation

    Also listed by SFSU

    SFSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Electives

    • ITAL 250 Food for Thought: The Importance of Food in Italian Culture

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Francisco State University have an Italian major for transfer students?

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

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

    San Francisco State University's Italian major preparation includes ITAL 101, ITAL 102, ITAL 103, ITAL 104 and ITAL 206. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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