USC Chemical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Chemical Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and CHEM 322aL; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Chemical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Chemical Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Courses
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Chemistry Courses
Complete all of these
- CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
Math Courses
Complete all of these
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 226g Calculus III
- MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Courses
Complete all of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Chemical Engineering Courses
Complete all of these
- CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
- CHE 305 Numerical and Statistical Analysis for Chemical Engineers
- CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes
- CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Design
- CHE 443 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics
- CHE 444aL Chemical Engineering Laboratory
- CHE 444bL Chemical Engineering Laboratory
- CHE 444cL Chemical Engineering Laboratory
- CHE 447 Heat and Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes
- CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control
- CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design
- CHE 485 Computer-Aided Chemical Process Design
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
Chemistry Option
Complete all of these
- CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Chemical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Chemical Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Chemical Engineering?
USC's Chemical Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, CHEM 322aL, CHEM 430, CHEM 105aLg and CHEM 115aLg, 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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