Articulation
For California students, college transfer offers profound opportunities for advancement into a wide array of majors and career paths. Transferring from a California community college to a four-year university requires current information and thoughtful planning. Become familiar with both articulation agreements and transferability lists to ensure a smooth transition with the use of the ASSIST tool.
- Articulation agreements show how courses at a CCC may satisfy specific department or major requirements at a CSU, UC, or private campus.
- Transferability lists display CCC courses that are transferable to CSU or UC, as well as which courses may be used to satisfy elective or general education requirements upon transfer.
- ASSIST ( ) is the official statewide database and online resource that shows prospective California transfer students how courses they complete at a community college may be used to satisfy elective, general education and major requirements at a CSU, UC campus or participating Independent University.
Getting Started with ASSIST
Four-year institutions will accept passing scores on a variety of exams and award credit toward major preparation, general education, or elective units.
Plan carefully by reviewing the specific policies.
Advanced Placement Exams (AP)
International Baccalaureate Exams (IB)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Scores cannot be used for CAL-GETC
- UC Policy - will not accept this type of credit
CPL is college credit awarded for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside a college classroom. Your knowledge and skills might be gained through experiences such as
- Industry training
- State/federal government training
- Apprenticeships, internships, work-based learning, or other industry-based experiential learning
- Validated volunteer and civic activities (e.g. Peace Corps)
*CPL does not include knowledge and skills already assessed and awarded credit through regionally accredited colleges.
- Official transcripts must be on file in the Records Office. These may include Joint Services Transcript (JST), Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), Army and American Council on Education Registry Transcript Service (AARTS), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Coast Guard Institute (CGI), DANTES/USAFI, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Transcripts (DLIFLC), Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), DLPT Examinee Results, DA Form 330 Language Proficiency Questionnaire, or verified copies of DD214 or DD295 military records.
- Credit course equivalency shall be determined by the faculty of the appropriate discipline
CPL is college credit awarded for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside a college classroom. Your knowledge and skills might be gained through experiences such as
- Industry training
- State/federal government training
- Apprenticeships, internships, work-based learning, or other industry-based experiential learning
- Validated volunteer and civic activities (e.g. Peace Corps)
*CPL does not include knowledge and skills already assessed and awarded credit through regionally accredited colleges.
California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is the singular transfer general education pattern for transfer-bound students starting Fall 25.
Review this chart to determine if you must complete Cal-GETC: Catalog Rights Chart
In compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1111, which mandates the adoption of Common Course Numbering (CCN) across all California community colleges, several transferable courses have been updated with revised CCN course numbers and titles. The goal is to streamline the transfer process from California Community Colleges to four-year postsecondary educational institutions and reduce excess credit accumulation.
This new system, called the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system, will use the following structure:
- Subject: Four letter abbreviation (e.g., ENGL for English).
- Course Type Identifier: C= Common Course Number; local courses would not have a C before the course number (local course example: AH 3); and
- Course Number: Standardized 4-digit course identification.
The chart below provides a list of courses that will be offered at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ with a comparison of the current course prefix and number and the new course prefix and number based on the CCN system beginning fall 2025. At the start of every fall term, additional courses are expected to be modified to reflect a CCN. If you have any questions, please contact your college counselor.
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Current Course
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Current Course Title
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Fall 25
CCN Course
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Fall 25
CCN Course Title
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CMUN 1A
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Introduction to Public Speaking
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COMM C1000
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Introduction to Public Speaking
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MATH 5
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Introduction to Statistics
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STAT C1000
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Introduction to Statistics
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POLS 1
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Introduction to American Government
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POLS C1000
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American Government & Politics
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PSYC 10
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Introduction to Psychology
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PSYC C1000
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Introduction to Psychology
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ENGL 1A
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Composition and Reading
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ENGL C1000
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Academic Reading and Writing
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ENGL 1C
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Critical Reasoning and Writing
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ENGL C1001
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Critical Thinking and Writing
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Additional courses will transition Fall 26 and Fall 27. The courses will follow the same numbering structure.
Application deadlines vary by campus.
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Additional Resources
- database of accrediting agencies for schools
- is required if course work completed at other colleges will be applied for degree or certificates
- Articulation vs. Transferable - terms used often in college. Know the difference!
- ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Career Services - The staff can assist you with:
- Information on university majors and graduation requirements
- Assistance with filling out college applications
- Schedule meetings with university representatives
- Referrals to a counselor who will assist with educational planning
- CSU application fee waivers
- A library of current college catalogs
- A reference library of updated books on careers, internships, scholarships and occupational outlook
- Use the computerized career information program, EUREKA , which is designed to assist you in selecting a major or career.