Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) to the CSU System

California Community Colleges offer Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) to the California State University (CSU) system. These include the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. ADTs are designed to provide students with a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system; however, admission to a specific CSU campus or major is not guaranteed. Students who complete an ADT receive priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus and to programs that are deemed similar to their community college major, though this priority does not ensure placement in a particular campus or major.

After transferring to a CSU, students who have earned an AA-T or AS-T degree are able, in most cases, to complete the remaining requirements for a 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 additional semester units or 90 quarter units. 

To view the most current list of San José City College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to identify participating CSU campuses, visit https://icangotocollege.com/associate-degree-for-transfer. Current and prospective students are highly encouraged to meet with an academic counselor to review transfer options and develop an educational plan aligned with their academic and career goals. 

Expansion of ADT Guaranteed Admission Pathways for Independent California Colleges and Universities

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Commitment represents the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) sector’s participation in the ADT pathway. Through this initiative, eligible California Community College students pursuing an ADT may receive guaranteed admission opportunities and a more seamless transfer pathway to participating private, nonprofit four-year colleges and universities. For the most current information about AICCU ADT partners, visit https://aiccu.edu/page/transferstudents.