The preparation for all the engineering majors being so extensive, most colleges and universities have modified general education patterns for these majors. In the last two years, most courses are in engineering, usually with a concentration in one branch. Concentrations at most schools include aerospace; chemical; civil; electrical; and mechanical. Because engineering is a popular major, most schools and colleges have special application deadlines or screening procedures. Below are some examples of the courses required for the major.

Cal Poly Pomona
MATH 103 and 104, 105, 107 and 108
CHEM 101, 102
PHYS 101, 102, 103

UC Berkeley
Chemical Engineering
A minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 is required for admission consideration.
CHEM 101, 102
You may also satisfy this requirement with a score/grade of:  4 or higher on the AP Biology exam satisfies BIOL 101 and 102
BIOL 101 and 102
MATH 103,104, 105, 107 and 108
PHYS 101, 102, 103
ENGL 101
Chemical Engineering majors are encouraged to complete a course in computer programming for science or engineering students before transfer.
a minimum of 3 semester units of credit instruction in computer programming (any computer language is acceptable)

Chemical Engineering - Materials Science & Engineering
Chemical Engineering & Nuclear Engineering
A minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 is required for admission consideration.
CHEM 101, 102
MATH 103, 104, 105, 107 and 108
PHYS 101, 102, 103
ENGL 101, 102
Students are encouraged to take an introductory course in computer programming (i.e. C, C++, or Java) before transfer.

UC Davis
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering
IGETC:  The College of Engineering strongly discourages the use of  IGETC. Although completing IGETC satisfies the campus' General Education Requirements, it does not always cover the full set of GE courses specified for the College of Engineering. All students are required to complete two upper division GE courses on the Davis campus.
CHEM 101 and 102, 105 and 106
MATH 103,104, 105, 107, 108
PHYS 101, 102, 103
CS/IS 135
ENGL 101 or 102 

UC Los Angeles
A minimum UC-transferable cumulative GPA of 3.20 is required for consideration. While IGETC Certification is not recognized by HSSEAS, students may reference the IGETC course list to make their course selections.
MATH 103, 104, 105, 107, 108
CHEM 101 and 102
You should complete the entire Physics Series at one community college
PHYS 101, 102 and 103
CS/IS 130 or 135 or 150
NOTE: C++ is preferred for this major.
ENGL 101 and 102 or 104
Listed below are additional degree requirements for this major that may be met with community college courses:
CHEM 105 and 106

CSU Long Beach
Competive Admissions
CHEM 101, 102
CHEM 103 or BIOL 112
MATH 103, 104, 105
PHYS 101, 102

UC Irvine
CS/IS 135
CHEM 101 and 102
CHEM 105 and 106
MATH 103 and 104 and 105 and 107, 108
PHYS 101 and 102 

UC Riverside
Within the Chemical Engineering major, student choose from three options: Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering.

Lower division major preparation should be prioritized ahead of completion of IGETC or College breadth requirements. The Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)
accepts completion of IGETC as satisfying the majority of the college's breadth requirements for transfer students. Some additional breadth coursework may be required after enrollment at Bourns.
CHEM 101 and 102
MATH 103 and 104
PHYS 101
Also required prior to transfer complete at least two of the following courses
BIOL 101
PHYS 102, 103
CHEM 105 and 106
Courses which are strongly recommended prior to transfer
CS/IS 135
MATH 105, 108
Additional courses for the following options
BIO 101, 102 (for Bioengineering)

UC Santa Barbara
It is recommended that students focus on completing major preparation requirements.  If time permits, students may also take courses to fulfill either UCSB General Education requirements or IGETC (Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum).
Students who will not complete IGETC prior to transfer should refer to the College of Engineering General Education articulation agreement at www.assist.org.
CHEM 101 and 102
CHEM 105 and 106 (no upper division credit)
MATH 103,104, 105, 107 and 108
PHYS 101 and 102 and 103

UC San Diego
MATH 103 and 104, 105, 107, 108
CHEM 101 and 102,
PHYS 101, 102, 103

University of Southern California
MATH 103, 104, 105, 108
PHYS 101 and 102 and 103
CHEM 101, 102, 105, 106
ENGL 102 or 104


NOTE: AGREEMENTS CONCERNING TRANSFER ARE CONSTANTLY BEING UPDATED, THEREFORE, THE STUDENT IS CAUTIONED TO CHECK WITH A COUNSELOR OR THE TRANSFER CENTER FOR CURRENT TRANSFER INFORMATION.

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