Las Positas College to SDSU
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Plan
Las Positas covers 7 of SDSU's 15 Mechanical Engineering requirements: calculus, chemistry, both physics-with-lab courses, and Computer-Aided Design through ENGR 23. The other seven M E-block courses and biology have no Las Positas match, and SDSU's prep deadline is the end of spring 2027.
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Las Positas College
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San Diego State University
Mechanical EngineeringMajor Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 23 — Engineering Graphics | M E 190 — Computer-Aided Design | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | M E 200 — Statics | — |
| No Las Positas match | M E 202 — Computer Programming and Applications | — |
| No Las Positas match | M E 220 — Dynamics | — |
| No Las Positas match | M E 230 — Basics of Mechatronics | — |
| No Las Positas match | M E 240 — Introduction to Engineering Materials | — |
| No Las Positas match | M E 241 — Materials Laboratory | — |
| No Las Positas match | A E 280 — Methods of Analysis | — |
| CHEM 1A — General College Chemistry I | CHEM 200 — General Chemistry (choose 1) | 5 |
| No Las Positas match for any of 2 options | BIOL 100 — General Biology and others (choose 1) | — |
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 252 — Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS 1A — General Physics I | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 5 |
| PHYS 1C — General Physics III | PHYS 196, PHYS 196L | 5 |
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 Las Positas College
SDSU's Mechanical Engineering program uses its own GE pattern (see note below), but these five Las Positas College courses cover foundation requirements every CSU accepts. Start here.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
SDSU Mechanical Engineering: full GE notes
SDSU describes its own GE pattern, not Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, as the one engineering majors commonly use.
Four semesters from MATH 1 to physics
MATH 1 into MATH 2 into MATH 3 into PHYS 1C runs four semesters minimum. Delaying MATH 1 pushes back both calculus and the physics sequence after it.
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ENGR 23 is your one M E match
ENGR 23, Engineering Graphics, clears M E 190, Computer-Aided Design. It's the single course in SDSU's eight-course M E block with a Las Positas match on ASSIST.
Statics through Materials have no match
M E 200, M E 202, M E 220, M E 230, M E 240, M E 241 and A E 280 have no Las Positas match. SDSU wants all of its catalog major prep finished by the end of spring 2027.
No biology match at Las Positas
Neither BIOL 100 nor BIOL 101 has a Las Positas match on ASSIST. SDSU lists one of them as major prep, due with everything else by the end of spring 2027; summer 2027 won't count.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas's ENGR 23 transfer to SDSU for Mechanical Engineering?
Yes. ENGR 23 clears M E 190, Computer-Aided Design, and it's Las Positas's single match among SDSU's eight M E courses under the current agreement.
What doesn't Las Positas College cover for SDSU Mechanical Engineering?
Seven of SDSU's eight M E-block courses and the biology choice have no Las Positas match: 8 of 15 requirements. SDSU's deadline for catalog major prep is the end of spring 2027.
What's the minimum GPA for SDSU Mechanical Engineering transfer?
The GPA floor for fall 2027 SDSU Mechanical Engineering applicants is 2.70. Las Positas isn't on SDSU's local-admission list, so GPA and finished prep decide the review.
How long is Las Positas's math and physics chain?
MATH 1 leads to MATH 2, MATH 3, then PHYS 1C, four semesters minimum, so start MATH 1 your first term to keep this on pace.
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Las Positas College students transferring into San Diego State University's Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program clear seven of fifteen requirements, with ENGR 23 covering Computer-Aided Design, the one M E-block match. Calculus, chemistry and both physics-with-lab courses transfer, but Statics, Dynamics, Mechatronics and biology have no Las Positas match, SDSU wants all prep done by the end of spring 2027, and the MATH 1 through PHYS 1C chain runs four semesters. On our platform, put in your CC and your transfer university and Transfermatic sorts Las Positas's matches from its gaps automatically.
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