1. Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), also known as AA-T/AS-TThe California Community College system offers California State University transfer students a great option – the Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees (AA-T & AS-T) allow students to complete an Associate’s degree and satisfy lower-division general education and major requirements for transfer at the same time. Students who complete the ADT requirements will:- Earn an associate’s degree for transfer from COS;
- Receive guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system (although not to a specific campus/major);
- A 1.0 GPA bump to the similar CSU Major
- Are prepared to start upper-division coursework at the CSU;
- Do not have to complete more than 60 units after transfer.
2. UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a commitment selected UC campuses make to COS students meeting specific transfer requirements. By completing an agreed-upon sequence of classes in general education and a selected major with a stated minimum GPA, you can apply to the following 6 UC campuses with guaranteed admission: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz.
To learn more, visit the
UC TAG.
3. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer GuaranteeCalifornia community college students who complete certain academic requirements are now guaranteed transfer to several HBCU campuses. Advantages include:
- Acceptance of completed transfer-level community college courses
- A free single application for up to 4 participating partner institutions
- A simplified transfer process
- Priority consideration for housing
- Consideration for transfer scholarships
- Pre-admission advisement
To learn more, visit the
HBCU Transfer Guarantee.
4. CSU Transfer Success Pathway and UC Dual Admission
AB 132 requests the CSU and UC systems to establish a dual admission program as a seprate transfer pathway for first-time freshman applicants. Eligibility requirements will vary between a student selecting CSU Transfer Success Pathway or UC Dual Admission. To learn more, visit the CSU and UC Dual Admission.
Once a student commits with a CSU or UC campus, they can visit the Transfer & Career Center to speak with a Counselor who can go through the requirements with them.
