Certification of General Education for Transfer to CSU and UC

Cal-GETC Certification 

The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is the primary lower-division general education pathway for California Community College (CCC) students preparing to transfer to the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Cal-GETC Certification is official documentation issued by a CCC verifying that a student has completed the required general education pattern.

Students transferring to a CSU who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) that includes Cal-GETC typically do not need to request separate GE certification, as completion of the ADT is recognized by the CSU as fulfilling lower-division general education requirements.

If you have attended multiple California Community Colleges, it is recommended that certification be requested from the last CCC attended during a regular primary term (fall or spring for semester-based colleges; fall, winter, or spring for quarter-based colleges). Certification by another college is granted at the discretion of that institution.

Courses completed prior to Fall 2025 that satisfy approved IGETC areas may be applied toward Cal-GETC certification when equivalent Cal-GETC area approval exists. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “Pass” grade where Pass is defined as equivalent to a C or higher. 

Students should request Cal-GETC Certification through the SJCC Admissions & Records Office when applying for transfer. For clarification on approved courses and requirements, refer to ASSIST.org or consult with an academic counselor.