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). A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, where a Pass is defined as a "C" or better.
• Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.

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