San Francisco State University Physics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Physics transfers starts with MATH 226, MATH 227 and MATH 228; 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 Physics

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Physics Major Preparation

The courses San Francisco State University lists as Physics 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 prerequisites

Complete all of these

MATH 226 Calculus I
MATH 227 Calculus II
MATH 228 Calculus III
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

Complete 1 of these options

MATH 245 Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
MATH 225 Introduction to Linear Algebra · MATH 376 Ordinary Differential Equations I

Also listed by SFSU

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

Additional requirements

MATH 209 Mathematical Computing

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, SFSU's own Physics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. San Francisco State University offers Physics (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 Physics?

San Francisco State University's Physics major preparation includes MATH 226, MATH 227, MATH 228, PHYS 220, PHYS 222 and PHYS 230, 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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