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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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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 BS in Accounting webpage.

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 BS in Business Administration webpage.

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 BA in Economics webpage.

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences recommended prerequisites

Only the following Crean majors have recommended prerequisites for transfer students:

BS in Health Sciences.
BA in Psychology.

The BS in Psychology does not have recommended prerequisites. Transfer students are not able to apply directly to the BS in Psychology program.

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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 BS in Health Sciences webpage.

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 BA in Psychology webpage.

Fowler School of Engineering recommended prerequisites

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Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 1

For more information on the program, visit the BS in Computer Engineering webpage.

Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on the program, visit the BS in Computer Science webpage.

Recommended

MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on the program, visit the BS in Data Science webpage.

Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 1

For more information on the program, visit the BS in Electrical Engineering webpage.

Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on the program, visit the BS in Software Engineering webpage.

Schmid College of Science and Technology recommended prerequisites

Only the Schmid majors listed below have recommended prerequisites for transfer students.

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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 BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology webpage.

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 BS in Biological Sciences webpage.

Recommended

CHEM 140 General Chemistry I with lab
MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on this program, visit the BS in Chemistry webpage.

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 BS in Environmental Science and Policy webpage.

Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on this program, visit the BS in Mathematics webpage.

Recommended

CPSC 230 Computer Science I
MATH 110 Single Variable Calculus I

For more information on this program, visit the BS 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!

Tips for Transferring into Talent Programs

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

Text: (714) 627-4402

Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866

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»Transfer Prerequisites

Argyros College of Business and Economics required prerequisites

Accounting (BS)

Business Administration (BS)

Economics (BA)

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences recommended prerequisites

Health Sciences (BS)

Psychology (BA)

Fowler School of Engineering recommended prerequisites

Computer Engineering (BS)

Computer Science (BS)

Data Science (BS)

Electrical Engineering (BS)

Software Engineering (BS)

Schmid College of Science and Technology recommended prerequisites

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)

Biological Sciences (BS)

Chemistry (BS)

Environmental Science and Policy (BS)

Mathematics (BS)

Physics (BS)

Schedule a Virtual Transfer Advising Appointment

Contact the Transfer team

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Transfer Applicant Guide

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