Semester Conversion - BioResource & Agricultural Engineering (BRAE)
Cal Poly is moving to the semester system in Fall 2026!
The BioResource & Agricultual Engineering Department and CAFES Advising are here to support you through the transition from quarters to semesters. Below, you'll find helpful information on course scheduling, typical term offerings and important course updates.
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Flowcharts & Catalog Recommendations
To assist with course planning, the department is designing flowcharts that will help visualize course sequencing. There are different types of flowcharts:
- 3+1 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with three years on quarters, and one year on semesters.
- 2+2 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with two years on quarters, and two years on semesters.
- 1+3 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with one year on quarters, and three years on semesters.
- Transfers Students: Meet with your academic advisor to develop a personalized graduation plan.
Click Here for all 4-year BRAE Flowcharts
Click Here for Transfer Student Semester Flowcharts
Catalog Recommendations:
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Started at Cal poly |
Fall 2026 | Fall 2025 | Fall 2024 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2022 or Prior |
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| Your Recommended catalog: |
First time freshman: 2026-28 Transfer: |
First time freshman: 2026-28 Transfer: |
First time freshman: 2026-28 Transfer: |
First time freshman: 2022-26 Transfer: |
First time freshman: 2022-26 Transfer: |
Course by Course Changes: Quarters to Semesters
On semesters, some courses will change numbers, merge with others, or no longer be offered—check here to see what’s happening to the classes you need.
Terms Typically Offered on Semesters
This chart shows which term a course is planned to be offered under the semester system for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.
Click Here for Terms Typically Offered Chart
BioResource & Agricultural Engineering (BRAE)
MAJOR & CONCENTRATION COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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SUPPORT COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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