Associate Degree for Transfer
Are you ready to take your education to the next level? Complete your major preparation and general education requirements at a California community college to get a guaranteed saved spot at participating four-year universities.
A Degree with a Guarantee
California community colleges and partnering institutions created the transfer program to make it easier for community college students to transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a participating four-year university where you can earn a bachelor's degree.
PICK YOUR MAJOR
Dozens of Transfer Degree ProgramsGet your associate of arts degree for transfer (AA-T) or associate of science degree for transfer (AS-T) in one of 40 majors that lead to thousands of transfer pathways at participating 4-year universities.
DISCOVER YOUR PATH
Thousands of Transfer PathwaysWhether you have concrete career goals or you're still finding your way, our transfer degree programs will put you on the road to success.
Guaranteed Saved Spot
Nearly Limitless BenefitsWith your Associate Degree for Transfer, you'll be guaranteed admission into the CSU system, though admission to a specific campus or major is not guaranteed. If you’re applying to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fully online and out-of-state universities and participating independent, non-profit universities in California, you are guaranteed admission into the exact campus you applied to and the major you want to pursue.
Choose Your University
Dozens of Transfer DestinationsOur partner colleges include CSU institutions and many more. For a complete list of other participating four-year universities including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fully online and out-of-state universities and independent colleges and universities in California, click here.
The Transfer Process
Every year, over 100,000 California community college students transfer to a four-year university to earn their bachelor's degree every year. That's why we made the process streamlined and stress-free.
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Step 1:
Start at a California community collegeComplete your general education requirements and major-specific coursework at a California community college. Keep your grades up, meet the requirements for your preferred university and major, and submit all application materials on time.
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Step 2:
Transfer to your saved spotStudents who complete 60 semester units of required coursework and meet all admission requirements can receive guaranteed admission into participating four-year colleges.
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Step 3:
Earn your bachelor's degreeAfter you transfer, you will start as a junior at your new university. In most cases, you will be only 60 semester units away from earning your bachelor's degree. You will not be required to repeat courses similar to those you already completed.
Discover your transfer options
Plan your transfer from community college to a university while earning a degree. Let us show you all your potential destinations and we will help you figure out a path to get you there.
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Your path to a bachelor’s degree at starts at a community college.
Paths described in the transfer tool are for educational purposes and do not guarantee acceptance to transfer destinations and other factors. Seek additional guidance with your college’s counselors to create a course plan that works for you.
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