Community College Transfer Agreements
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Any Colorado community college student who has completed an Associate in Engineering Science can transfer directly into our mechanical engineering degree program. A statewide community college transfer agreement between the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Colorado Community College System, and Colorado State University makes this possible.
The agreement streamlines the transfer process for students who wish to complete their lower division coursework at a community college and seamlessly transfer into CSU. This guaranteed credit transfer means students can rest assured that they’ll be on track toward their bachelor’s as soon as they arrive.
The Associate of Engineering Science requires a minimum of 64 credits. The transfer credit table shows the entire transfer pathway.
Students opting to take individual, approved courses can choose any from the list.
Please note that certain community colleges may not offer all courses listed. Students should work closely with their community college advisor to explore their options.
CAD 2455 – SolidWorks/Mechanical
MECH 210 – Engineering Design — 3D Modeling and Printing
You will be required to complete a two-hour 3D printing training at CSU to complete this equivalency. As a result, cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will be noted by your academic advisor manually once you transfer and complete that training.
EGG 1040 – Engineering Projects
ENGR-114 Engineering Grand Challenges
EGG 1050 – Engineering Data Analysis AND EGG 1051 – Experimental Design
MECH 231 – Engineering Experimentation
EGG 1060 – Engineering Computing
ENGR 111 – Fundamentals of Engineering AND MECH 305 – Mechanical Engineering Computational Methods
We cannot build the MECH 305 equivalency into the Transferology, our transfer system, so it will be noted by your academic advisor manually once you transfer.
EGG 2011 – Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
CIVE 260 – Engineering Mechanics – Statics
EGG 2012 – Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)
CIVE 260 – Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics
EGG 2020 – Thermodynamics
MECH 339 – Thermodynamics I for Mechanical Engineers
We cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will be noted by your academic advisor manually once you transfer.
EGG 2030 – Mechanics of Solids
CIVE 360 – Mechanics of Solids
We cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will be noted by your academic advisor manually once you transfer.
EGT 1110 – Intro Design/Engineering Apps
ENGR 114 – Engineering for Grand Challenges
MAC 1042 – 3D Modeling Fabrication Lab
MECH 200B – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Lab
MAC 2040 – CAD/CAM 2D
MECH 200A – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Lecture
MAT 2410 – Calculus I
MATH 160 – Calculus for Physical Scientists I
MAT 2420 – Calculus II
MATH 161 – Calculus for Physical Scientists II
MAT 2430 – Calculus III
MATH 261 – Calculus for Physical Scientists III
MAT 2431 – Calculus III with Engineering Application
MATH 261 – Calculus for Physical Scientists III
MAT 2560 – Differential Equations AND MAT 2540 – Linear Algebra
MATH 340 – Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
If you only take MAT 2560 before transferring, you can take MATH 369 – Linear Algebra I at CSU to “complete” this equivalency. We cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will need to be noted by our academic advisor manually once you transfer.
MAT 2561 – Differential Equations with Engineering Applications AND MAT 2540 – Linear Algebra
MATH 340 – Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
If you only take MAT 2561 before transferring, you can take MATH 369 – Linear Algebra I at CSU to “complete” this equivalency. We cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will need to be noted by our academic advisor manually once you transfer.
MAT 2562 – Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 360 – Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
We cannot build this equivalency into Transferology, our transfer system, so it will be noted by your academic advisor manually once you transfer.
CHE 1111 – General College Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 111 – General Chemistry I AND CHEM 112 – General Chemistry Lab I
PHY 2111 – Calculus-based Physics I/Lab
PH 141 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
PHY 2112 – Calculus-based Physics II/Lab
PH 142 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
There are no requirements for students to start their Associate of Engineering Science (AES) at a Colorado community college. Any college algebra-ready student may start the program.
For students new to a CCCS college:
Indicate that you want to start your AES on a participating CCCS college application.
For existing CCCS students:
You can switch to the AES program by contacting your community college advisor.
For students planning on taking individual courses:
Contact your community college advisor to discuss your options.
Building upon CSU’s access mission as a land grant institution, we are committed to providing clear pathways to higher education for all students.
Students who complete their AES will have access to:
We’re excited to partner with CSU on this new degree pathway for our students. As the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the state, our mission includes preparing students for the workforce as well as providing opportunities for transfer to continue their education. This system-wide partnership will offer our students a clear pathway to a degree in mechanical engineering from one of the state’s top institutions.
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