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Requirements for AA-T/AS-T

 

This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Requirements  

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

    1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.​
    2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
    3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major as detailed in the program section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better (Title 5 § 55063).
    4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education- Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) (see page 8 for more information); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern for CSU (see page 9 for more information).


The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746- 66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer", a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated "high-unit" major).