Sonoma State Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B and CHEM 255; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sonoma State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemistry

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Sonoma State requirement.

Major Requirements

Sonoma State Chemistry Major Preparation

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

Major requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 115A General Chemistry
CHEM 115B General Chemistry
CHEM 255 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 335A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 336A Organic Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 335B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 336B Organic Chemistry Lab II

Support courses

Complete all of these

MATH 161 Differential & Integral Calc I
MATH 211 Differential & Integral Calc II
MATH 261 Multivariable Calculus
PHYS 114 Introduction to Physics I
PHYS 116 Introductory Laboratory Experience
PHYS 214 Introduction to Physics II
PHYS 216 Introductory Laboratory

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Chemistry major for transfer students?

Yes. Sonoma State offers Chemistry (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Chemistry?

Sonoma State's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 115A, CHEM 115B, CHEM 255, CHEM 335A, CHEM 336A and CHEM 335B, 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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