A.A.-T and A.S.-T Degree General Information

California Community Colleges, in conjunction with the California State University system, offer a wide range of Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) designed to provide students a clear pathway to a baccalaureate degree at California State University. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440), now codified in California Education Code sections 664746-66749, guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree. These degrees are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing at an institution in the CSU system, given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major, and will be required to complete no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units to earn a baccalaureate degree - majors designated as “high-unit” may require units beyond these markers. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to particular CSU campuses, or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students planning to complete an ADT should first consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

The following requirements are applicable to the successful completion of all AA-T and AS-T degrees:

• Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 for all CSU-transferable coursework

Note: While a minimum 2.0 GPA is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

• Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units with a “C” grade or better in all courses required as a part of an AA-T or AS-T major, as identified by the college catalog. (Title 5-55063)
• Certified completion of either the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern general education requirements, as approved for each major

For additional information on ADT requirements and limitations, please visit icangotocollege.com/associate-degree-for-transfer.