San Jose State University Engineering, Chemical Engineering
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Engineering, Chemical Engineering transfers starts with ENGL 1B, CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B; the full list is below.

    101 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU 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 Engineering, Chemical Engineering

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    Major Requirements

    San Jose State University Engineering, Chemical Engineering Major Preparation

    The courses San Jose State University lists as Engineering, Chemical Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Second course in english composition

    Required

    • ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis

    Preparation for the major

    Complete all of these

    • CHEM 1A General Chemistry
    • CHEM 1B General Chemistry
    • MATH 30 Calculus I
    • MATH 31 Calculus II
    • MATH 32 Calculus III
    • PHYS 50 General Physics I: Mechanics
    • PHYS 51 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

    Lower division core requirements of the major

    Complete 1 of these

    • CE 99 Introductory Statics
    • CE 95 Theory and Application of Statics

    Complete all of these

    • ENGR 10 Introduction to Engineering
    • MATE 25 Introduction to Materials
    • CHEM 112A Organic Chemistry
    • CHEM 112B Organic Chemistry
    • CHEM 113A Organic Chemistry Lab

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 33A Ordinary Differential Equations for SCI & ENGR
    • MATH 33LA Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Jose State University have an Engineering, Chemical Engineering major for transfer students?

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

    What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Engineering, Chemical Engineering?

    San Jose State University's Engineering, Chemical Engineering major preparation includes ENGL 1B, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, MATH 30, MATH 31 and MATH 32, 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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