USC Civil Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Civil Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and CHEM 105aLg; 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 Civil Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Civil 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 Requirement
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Chemistry Requirement
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
Math Requirement
Required
- 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 Requirement
Complete all of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Biology Requirement
Complete all of these
- BISC 104Lgx How the Body Works
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- BISC 230Lgx The Biology of the Brain
- HBIO 205Lgx The Science of Sport
Engineering
Required
- ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy
Civil Engineering
Complete all of these
- CE 106 Introduction to Civil Engineering
- CE 107L Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics
- CE 108 Programming for Civil and Environmental Engineers
- CE 119 Statistical Data Analysis in Engineering
- CE 215 Statics and Dynamics
- CE 225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
- CE 309 Fluid Mechanics
- CE 330 Computational Methods in Engineering
- CE 334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- CE 358L Elementary Theory of Structures
- CE 408 Risk and Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering
- CE 451 Water Resources and Coastal Engineering
- CE 453 Water Quality Science and Engineering
- CE 456 Structural Design I
- CE 467L Geotechnical Engineering
- CE 471 Principles of Transportation Engineering
- CE 483 Engineering Economics in Civil Engineering
Design Courses
Complete 8 units from these
- CE 450 Coastal Engineering and Design
- CE 457 Structural Design II
- CE 465 Water Supply and Sewerage System Design
- CE 476 Design of Hydraulic Systems
- CE 482 Subsurface Foundation Design
- CE 485 Water and Wastewater Treatment Design
Advanced Computing
Complete all of these
- ENE 440 Machine Learning for Climate Change and Sustainability
- CE 427 Machine Learning for Civil and Environmental Engineers
Complete 1 of these
- CE 423 Principles of Autonomy in Civil Engineering
Capstone Course
Required
- CE 480 Civil and Environmental Engineering Capstone Design
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Civil Engineering Elective
- CE 412 Construction Contracts and Law
- CE 430 Sustainable Transportation
- CE 460 Construction Engineering
- CE 461 Construction Estimating
- CE 462 Construction Methods and Equipment
- CE 469 Sustainable Design and Construction
- CE 470 Building Information Modeling: Project Visualization and Simulation for Management
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Civil Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Civil Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Civil Engineering?
USC's Civil Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 115aLg, MATH 245 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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