San José City College is authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to confer the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, and the Certificate of Achievement upon students who complete the necessary requirements.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T and AS-T)

These degrees are conferred upon students who intend to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a California State University campus. Students complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units and earn at least a grade point average of 2.0.

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is conferred upon students who complete the minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units, earn at least a grade point average of 2.0, and meet the degree's graduation requirements.

Associate in Science Degree

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is conferred upon students who complete the minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units, earn at least a grade point average of 2.0, and meet the degree's graduation requirements.

Certificates of Achievement

San José City College offers Certificates of Achievement to prepare students for direct job entry. Many certificate programs can be completed in one year, while others are designed to be completed over a longer period of time. Courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better.