California Community Colleges offer associate degrees for transfer (ADT) to the CSU. These may include Associate in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to provide students a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree.  California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system.  Students also are given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major.  The priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To view the most current list of San José City College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find which CSU campuses accept each degree, please go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com.  Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop a student educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

Expansion of ADT Admissions Guaranteed Acceptance Agreement for  

Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)

The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), California Community College pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer can receive guaranteed acceptance and a more affordable, seamless pathway to 36 private, non-profit four-year colleges and universities. California community college students pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer can receive guaranteed acceptance and a more affordable, seamless pathway to 36 private, non-profit four-year colleges and universities.

AICCU ADT Participating Institution by Term

Begin accepting applications in fall

1.     Azusa Pacific University

2.     Brandman University

3.     California Baptist University

4.     California Baptist University Online

5.     California Institute of Integral Studies

6.     California Lutheran University

7.     The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

8.     Concordia University Irvine

9.     Fresno Pacific University

10.  Golden Gate University

11.  Holy Names University

12.  Humphreys University

13.   La Sierra University

14.   Los Angeles Pacific University

15.  Mills College

16.  Mount Saint Mary’s University

17.  National University

18.   Pacific Oaks College

19.   Pacific Union College

20.   Palo Alto University

21.   Pepperdine University

22.   San Diego Christian College

23.   Simpson University

24.  University of La Verne

25.  University of Redlands

26.  University of Saint Katherine

27.  University of San Francisco

28.  Whittier College 

Begin accepting applications in spring

1.     Marymount California University

2.     Notre Dame de Namur University

3.     Point Loma Nazarene University

4.     Saint Mary’s College of California

5.     University of the West

6.     Westmont College

7.     William Jessup University 

Begin accepting applications in fall

John Paul the Great Catholic University