Irvine Valley College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
IVC clears SDSU's entire math, statistics and physics prep list for Computer Science, honors math included. The five computer science courses themselves have no IVC match, and SDSU's deadline for all catalog major prep is the end of spring 2027.
From
Irvine Valley College
To
San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Irvine Valley College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Irvine Valley College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No IVC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No IVC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No IVC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No IVC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No IVC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B or MATH 3BH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 6A — Computer Discrete Mathematics I | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 26 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHYS 4A — General Physics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHYS 4B — General Physics | 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 Irvine Valley College
Complete these five courses at Irvine Valley College to start your SDSU GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIO 1
The Life Sciences
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 1
The History of World Civilizations to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Irvine Valley College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — The Life Sciences | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 1 — The History of World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
Four terms to reach Linear Algebra
MATH 8 leads to MATH C2210, then C2220, before MATH 26 becomes available. Start that first course promptly so Linear Algebra doesn't land after your planned transfer term.
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Your First Semester
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Honors calculus is an either-or here
MATH 3A or MATH 3AH covers Calculus I, and MATH 3B or MATH 3BH covers Calculus II. You need only one course from each pair, so take the section that fits.
Five CS courses have zero IVC match
CS 150, CS 160, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 all show no IVC equivalent. They're part of the SDSU catalog prep that is due by the end of spring 2027.
MATH 6A and MATH 26 finish math prep
MATH 6A covers Discrete Math and MATH 26 covers Linear Algebra, no pairing required for either. MATH 26 comes after MATH C2220, while MATH 6A needs MATH 2, CS 37 or CS 38.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IVC MATH 3A transfer to SDSU as Calculus I?
Yes, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH both cover SDSU's MATH 150. The same pattern with MATH 3B or MATH 3BH covers Calculus II.
Can I take SDSU's computer science core at IVC?
No. CS 210, CS 240, CS 250, CS 150 and CS 160 all lack a matched IVC course. SDSU asks for its catalog major prep to be done by the end of spring 2027, with summer 2027 excluded.
Does IVC STAT C1000 satisfy SDSU's statistics requirement?
Yes, STAT C1000 covers STAT 250 directly. It's one of seven IVC courses that clear SDSU's math, stats and physics prep for this major.
How competitive is SDSU Computer Science admission?
SDSU is impacted in every major, and the published fall 2027 GPA minimum for Computer Science is a 2.0, with priority going to applicants above that floor.
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Related Transfer Plans
Irvine Valley College students transferring to San Diego State University for a Computer Science, B.S. clear seven of SDSU's twelve prep requirements: both calculus courses, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Statistics and both physics-with-lab sequences, MATH 3A through PHYS 4B. What's missing is the computer science core itself. A student mapping this route with Transfermatic should know none of IVC's computer science courses articulate to CS 150 through CS 250, and SDSU wants catalog prep finished by spring 2027.
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