Las Positas College to SDSU
Nursing Transfer Plan
Las Positas has no match for SDSU's chemistry (CHEM 102) or statistics prerequisites, and SDSU wants all eight nursing prerequisites finished by the end of fall 2026, so neither can wait until after transfer. Microbiology and anatomy and physiology are covered through BIO 7C, BIO 7A and BIO 7B.
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Las Positas College
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San Diego State University
NursingMajor Requirements
Nursing Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy San Diego State University's Nursing major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No Las Positas match | CHEM 102 — Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry with Laboratory | — |
| BIO 7C — Microbiology | BIOL 211, BIOL 211L | 5 |
| BIO 7A — Human Anatomy | BIOL 212 — Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIO 7B — Human Physiology | BIOL 261 — Human Physiology | 5 |
| No Las Positas match for any of 3 options | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices and others (choose 1) | — |
| No Las Positas match | NURS 202 — Client Assessment | — |
| No Las Positas match | NURS 206 — Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | — |
| No Las Positas match | NURS 208 — Pathophysiology | — |
| No Las Positas match | NURS 219 — Information Management for Professional Relationships | — |
| No Las Positas match | NURS 221 — Professional Formation A | — |
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 Nursing 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 Nursing: full GE notes
SDSU nursing applicants typically complete SDSU's own GE pattern instead of Cal-GETC, since three of the eight prerequisites are GE courses needing a C or better.
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
Chemistry isn't articulated at Las Positas
ASSIST lists no Las Positas course for SDSU's CHEM 102. SDSU's notes say its nursing program accepts other chemistry lecture and lab courses as substitutions, so ask the Department of Nursing, (619) 594-5357, which course it will take.
Statistics has no Las Positas match
None of SDSU's three accepted stats courses, STAT 250, BIOL 215 or PSY 280, has a Las Positas equivalent. Statistics is one of the eight prerequisites due by the end of fall 2026, so it can't be left for SDSU.
Where the biology sequence starts
BIO 7A needs BIO 30 or BIO 1C. BIO 7B and BIO 7C each accept CHEM 31 among their prerequisites, and BIO 7C also accepts BIO 30. SDSU wants a B- or better in every biology course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Las Positas have a course for SDSU's chemistry requirement?
No. ASSIST shows no Las Positas match for CHEM 102, and SDSU wants it done by the end of fall 2026 with the other prerequisites. SDSU's nursing department reviews substitute chemistry courses, so contact it before you enroll.
What does Las Positas cover for SDSU nursing prep?
Microbiology through BIO 7C, anatomy through BIO 7A and physiology through BIO 7B. Chemistry and statistics have no match. The five NURS courses have no match either; those are taken at SDSU.
What's SDSU's minimum GPA for nursing?
SDSU requires a 3.2 minimum cumulative GPA for nursing transfers, along with a TEAS score of at least 80% and all prerequisites finished by the end of fall 2026.
Is Las Positas in SDSU's local admission area?
No. Las Positas is outside SDSU's local admission area, so its applicants don't get the local-area priority in SDSU's admission ranking.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students working toward San Diego State University's Nursing, B.S. program have matches for microbiology and anatomy and physiology, through the BIO 7A, BIO 7B and BIO 7C sequence, but no Las Positas course covers SDSU's chemistry or statistics prerequisites. SDSU wants all eight prerequisites done by the end of fall 2026, so both gaps need a plan before you apply. Transfermatic tracks exactly which Las Positas courses count toward SDSU's nursing requirements, so these two gaps show up early instead of during your application.
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