USC Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 108L and CHEM 115aLg; 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 Chemistry Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Chemistry 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.
Required Courses, Lower-Division
Complete all of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 108L General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors: Kinetics and Equilibrium
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics, Thermo, Modern Physics
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 107Lg General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations
- MATH 226g Calculus III
Required Courses, Upper-Division
Complete all of these
- CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 325aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 325bL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
- CHEM 332L Physical Chemical Measurements
- CHEM 423L Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 453 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 461 Polymer Chemistry
- CHEM 462L Properties and Sustainability of Polymers
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Chemistry and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Chemistry?
USC's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 108L, CHEM 115aLg, CHEM 115bL, MATH 125g and MATH 126g, 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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