Diablo Valley College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
DVC covers 9 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering requirements: calculus, both physics courses, chemistry, biology, and two M E courses through ENGIN 255 and ENGIN 136. M E 190, 220, 230, 240 and 241, plus A E 280, have no DVC match, and SDSU wants all prep done by the end of spring 2027.
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Diablo Valley College
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San Diego State University
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Diablo Valley College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Diablo Valley College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No DVC match | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | — |
| ENGIN 255 — Statics | M E 200 — Statics | 3 |
| ENGIN 136 — Computer Programming for Engineers Using MATLAB | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | 4 |
| No DVC match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No DVC match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No DVC match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No DVC match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| No DVC match | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | — |
| CHEM 120 — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| BIOSC 101 — Fundamentals of Biological Science | BIOL 100 — General Biology (choose 1) | 3 |
| MATH 192 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 193 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 292 — Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS 130 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists A: Mechanics and Wave Motion | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYS 230 — Physics for Engineers and Scientists B: Heat and Electro-Magnetism | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at San Diego State University after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Diablo Valley College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Diablo Valley College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
ANTHR 115
Primate Evolution and Adaptation
CHEM 107
Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
HIST 120
History of the United States before 1865
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Diablo Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHR 115 — Primate Evolution and Adaptation | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 107 — Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 120 — History of the United States before 1865 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
SDSU Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
SDSU notes that engineering majors commonly follow SDSU's own GE pattern instead of Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification.
Four semesters from calculus to physics
MATH 192 into MATH 193 into MATH 292 into PHYS 230 takes four semesters minimum. Start MATH 192 your first term so the chain finishes before you transfer.
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ENGIN 255 covers Statics early
ENGIN 255 clears M E 200, Statics, one of only two M E-block courses DVC matches; ENGIN 136 clears the other, M E 202, Computer Programming and Applications.
Biology is already handled
BIOSC 101 satisfies the BIOL 100 path of SDSU's biology choice, so you don't need to plan for BIOL 101 or take biology again once you're at SDSU.
PHYS 230 ends the longest chain
PHYS 230, DVC's match for SDSU's PHYS 196 sequence, sits at the end of the longest chain: MATH 192 into MATH 193 into MATH 292 into PHYS 230.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DVC's ENGIN 255 transfer to SDSU for Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. ENGIN 255 clears M E 200, Statics, and ENGIN 136 separately clears M E 202, Computer Programming and Applications, two of SDSU's eight M E prep courses.
What doesn't Diablo Valley College cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
M E 190, M E 220, M E 230, M E 240, M E 241 and A E 280 have no DVC match: 6 of SDSU's 15 requirements. SDSU wants every catalog prep course done by the end of spring 2027, and summer 2027 courses don't count.
What GPA does SDSU want for Mechanical Engineering applicants?
Mechanical Engineering applicants need at least a 2.70 GPA for fall 2027 at SDSU. DVC isn't on SDSU's local-admission list, so GPA and completed prep are what the review comes down to.
How long does DVC's math and physics chain take?
MATH 192 leads to MATH 193, then MATH 292, then PHYS 230, four semesters minimum, so plan on starting calculus your very first semester at DVC.
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Diablo Valley College students transferring into San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear nine of fifteen requirements, with ENGIN 255 and ENGIN 136 covering M E 200 and M E 202 and BIOSC 101 handling the biology choice. The other six M E-block courses, A E 280 among them, have no DVC match, SDSU wants all major prep done by the end of spring 2027, and the MATH 192 through PHYS 230 chain takes four semesters. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic tracks these matches and gaps.
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