USC Mechanical Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Mechanical Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MATH 125g; 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 Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Mechanical 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
Math Requirement
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 127 Enhanced Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 226g Calculus III
- MATH 227 Enhanced Calculus III
- MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Requirement
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 161Lg Advanced Principles of Physics I
- PHYS 171Lg Applied Physics I: Mechanics
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 162L Advanced Principles of Physics II
- PHYS 172L Applied Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Complete 1 of these
- PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics, Thermo, Modern Physics
- PHYS 163L Advanced Principles of Physics III
- PHYS 173L Applied Physics III: Topics in Modern Physics
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Core
Complete all of these
- AME 101L Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- AME 201 Statics
- AME 204 Mechanics of Materials and Structures
- AME 208 Computational Methods in Engineering
- AME 301 Dynamics
- AME 302a Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems
- AME 308 Computer-Aided Engineering
- AME 309 Dynamics of Fluids
- AME 310 Engineering Thermodynamics I
- AME 341aL Mechoptronics Laboratory
- AME 341bL Mechoptronics Laboratory
- AME 431 Heat Transfer
- AME 441aL Senior Projects Laboratory
Materials Science
Required
- MASC 310L Materials Behavior and Processing
Information Technology
Required
- TAC 168 Introduction to MATLAB
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Chemistry Elective
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- MASC 110L Materials Science
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Mechanical Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Mechanical Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Mechanical Engineering?
USC's Mechanical Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MATH 125g, MATH 245, MATH 126g and MATH 127, 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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