Riverside City College to SDSU
Computer Science Transfer Plan
RCC has a match for 6 of SDSU's 12 Computer Science prep courses. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and 2 more have no RCC match, so plan for them before you apply.
From
Riverside City College
To
San Diego State University
Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
Computer Science Major Preparation
Courses at Riverside City College that satisfy San Diego State University's Computer Science major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Riverside City College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| No RCC match | CS 150, CS 150L | — |
| No RCC match | CS 160, CS 160L | — |
| No RCC match | CS 210 — Data Structures | — |
| No RCC match | CS 240 — Computer Organization | — |
| No RCC match | CS 250 — Introduction to Software Systems | — |
| MAT 1A — Calculus I | MATH 150 — Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 1B — Calculus II | MATH 151 — Calculus II | 4 |
| No RCC match | MATH 245 — Discrete Mathematics | — |
| MAT 3 — Linear Algebra | MATH 254 — Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices | 4 |
| PHY 4A — Mechanics | PHYS 195, PHYS 195L | 4 |
| PHY 4B — Electricity and 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 Riverside City College
Complete these five courses at Riverside City 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
General Biology
AST 1A
Introduction to the Solar System
ENGL 14
American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Riverside City College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 1 — General Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | AST 1A — Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
Humanities | ENGL 14 — American Literature I: Pre-Contact through Civil War | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
6 SDSU requirements have no RCC match
RCC lists no course for the CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210 and CS 240 and others. Check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MAT 1A and STAT C1000
MAT 1A and STAT C1000 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover STAT 250
For SDSU STAT 250, RCC accepts STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at RCC for SDSU Computer Science?
MAT 1A, MAT 1B, MAT 3, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H, PHY 4A and PHY 4B. Together they match 6 of the 12 prep courses SDSU lists for Computer Science.
What doesn't RCC cover for SDSU Computer Science?
The CS 150, CS 150L sequence, the CS 160, CS 160L sequence, CS 210, CS 240 and CS 250 and 1 more. RCC lists no course for them, so check SDSU's Computer Science page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does RCC MAT 1A transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Computer Science. RCC MAT 1A (Calculus I) is the match for SDSU MATH 150 (Calculus I) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at RCC for SDSU Computer Science?
MAT 1A and STAT C1000, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Riverside City College students transferring to San Diego State University for Computer Science can match 6 of 12 lower-division prep courses at RCC, including MAT 1A and MAT 1B. The CS 150, CS 150L sequence and the CS 160, CS 160L sequence have no Riverside City College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MAT 1A and STAT C1000 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Riverside City College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Computer Science, semester by semester.
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