Transfer Planning for Physics leading to 3+2 Engineering, B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 31 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland. Students entering this program usually start at Cortland, attend for three years, and then transfer to another institution to complete their degree.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): PHY 357 Intermediate Physics Lab |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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PHY 202 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.) |
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MAT 236 Calculus II (4 cr.) |
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MAT 237 Calculus III (4 cr.) |
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MAT 272 Linear Algebra |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Physics leading to 3+2 Engineering
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Physics leading to 3+2 Engineering
Physics and engineering degree in five years? Yes, please. Don’t miss the opportunity to spend three years at Cortland taking all requirements for a degree in physics, then transfer to an engineering school for two years to complete the requirements for a degree in engineering. This 3+2 program fosters opportunity because it stresses the fundamentals of physics and engineering while making you extremely marketable to potential employers in both fields.
Career Potential
- Graduate work in engineering
- Technical specialist
- Professional engineer
- Construction industry
What Will I Learn?
- Gain a strong background in applied mathematics
- Learn advanced computer skills
- Work with sophisticated science instrumentation
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.