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Transfer Prerequisites
» Transfer Prerequisites
Some majors at Chapman University require or strongly recommend prerequisite courses. You can find the required or recommended courses for those majors below.
To find how your transferable courses at your college match Chapman’s prerequisites, you can use Transferology. This free tool will give you the most updated articulation information.
A few items to keep in mind while reviewing prerequisites:
- Some prerequisite courses may double count for general education (Chapman shared inquiries) and major requirements.
- Prerequisite courses can be in progress at the time of applying.
If you have any questions, please email us at transfers@chapman.edu.
Argyros College of Business and Economics Required Prerequisites
The average GPA for your required core courses must equal a minimum of 2.7 or higher. All required courses must be completed with a letter grade. The minimum passing grade is C or higher. P/NP (pass/no pass) grades will not be accepted for these courses.
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B.S. Accounting
Required Prerequisites
- ACTG 210 Financial Accounting
- ACTG 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- ECON 200 Microeconomics
- ECON 201 Macroeconomics
- MATH 109 Calculus with Applications in Business & Social Services or MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Accounting webpage.
B.S. Business Administration
Required Prerequisites
- ACTG 210 Financial Accounting
- ECON 200 Microeconomics
- ECON 201 Macroeconomics
- MATH 109 Calculus with Applications in Business & Social Sciences or MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S in Business Administration webpage.
B.A. Economics
Required Prerequisites
- ECON 200 Microeconomics
- ECON 201 Macroeconomics
- MATH 109 Calculus with Applications in Business & Social Sciences or MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.A. in Economics webpage.
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Recommended Prerequisites
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B.S. Health Sciences
Recommended
- BIOL 204 General Bio I with lab
- CHEM 140 General Chemistry with lab
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
- MATH 203 Math Statistics
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Health Sciences webpage.
B.S. Psychology
Recommended
- MATH 203 Math Statistics or PSYCH 203 Statistics for the Behavioral Science
- PSY 101 Intro to Psychology
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Psychology webpage.
Fowler School of Engineering Recommended Prerequisites
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B.S. Computer Engineering
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 1
For more information on the program, visit the B.S. in Computer Engineering webpage.
B.S. Computer Science
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on the program, visit the B.S. in Computer Science webpage.
B.S. in Data Science
Recommended
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on the program, visit the B.S. in Data Science webpage.
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 1
For more information on the program, visit the B.S. in Electrical Engineering webpage.
B.S. Software Engineering
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on the program, visit the B.S. in Software Engineering webpage.
Schmid College of Science and Technology Recommended Prerequisites
Only the Schmid majors below have recommended prerequisites for transfer students.
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B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Recommended
- BIOL 204: From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I)
- CHEM 140 General Chemistry I with lab
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology webpage.
B.S. Biological Sciences
Recommended
- BIOL 204: From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I)
- CHEM 140 General Chemistry I with lab
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Biological Sciences webpage.
B.S. Chemistry
Recommended
- CHEM 140 General Chemistry I with lab
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Chemistry webpage.
B.S. Environmental Science and Policy
Recommended
- BIOL 205: Evolution and Diversity of Multicellular Organisms (Gen Biol II)
- CHEM 140 General Chemistry I with lab
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy webpage.
B.S. Mathematics
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Mathematics webpage.
B.S. Physics
Recommended
- CPSC 230 Computer Science I
- MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I
For more information on this program, visit the B.S. in Physics webpage.
Tips for Transferring into Talent Programs
Our talent programs do not have prerequisites. However, we have plenty of tips for students looking to transfer into one. Learn more on our Tips for Transferring into Talent Programs page!
Schedule a Virtual Transfer Advising Appointment
Our Transfer Admission Counselors are happy to help you create a transfer application plan. They can meet one-on-one (by phone) with you before you apply. Advising is not required, but can help you develop an academic plan at your current school that will aid your transfer process to Chapman. You can schedule an appointment here.
Contact the Transfer team
Email: transfers@chapman.edu
Call: (714) 997-6711
Send your documents:Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
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