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Articulation is the process of evaluating courses, or a sequence of courses, to determine whether a particular course offered at a "sending" educational institution (such as ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â) will meet the requirements for admission, transfer credit, general education, lower division major preparation and/or elective credit at a "receiving" education institution (such as the California State University system, University of California or a private university).

This ensures that articulated courses taken and completed at ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â will be credited toward bachelor's degree requirements upon transferring to a four-year college or university.

To determine if an OCC course is articulated with a college or university, it must appear on a formal articulation agreement between the two institutions.  Students may still transfer successfully to four-year colleges and universities without any formal articulation agreements in place.  Many private and out-of-state colleges and universities provide unofficial Transfer Guides or Transfer Credit Equivalencies which may provide students with general information regarding transferable coursework to their institution.

It is important to note that Transfer Guides and Transfer Credit Equivalencies are NOT articulation agreements and should be used as an advising tool in consultation with an OCC counselor or four-year transfer college or university admissions representative.

Students are encouraged to meet with an OCC counselor as early as possible in their academic careers to develop a Student Education Plan, as well as with university admissions representative to confirm their choice of classes.

Elective Credit Agreements

These agreements indicate which courses will transfer for university credit, at a minimum. Courses that are approved for transfer credit do not necessarily count toward general education or a major at the university. ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â courses that transfer for credit to California State University or University of California (also known as the UC Transfer Course Agreement – UC TCA) are identified in the ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â catalog at the end of the course descriptions, or on .

Course-to-Course Agreements

The purpose of a course-to-course agreement is to determine if a specific course taken at one college will satisfy a requirement at another college. For instance, if a community college course is approved as “comparable” to a university course, it may fulfill the same general education and/or major preparation requirements that the university course does.

Major Preparation

Major Preparation agreements specify courses that meet the lower division requirements for a major at a four-year college or university.

General Education

• CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-B): CSU GE-B is a general education curriculum that identifies courses that students may take to fulfill the lower division GE requirements for the CSU campuses.
• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): IGETC is a general education program which community college students can use to satisfy lower-division general education requirements at the CSU or UC systems without the need to take additional lower division general education requirements after transfer. IGETC is often not recommended for high-unit majors, like engineering.
  
  

University of California Transfer Admissions Eligibility Course List

Completing the UC Transfer Admissions Eligibility Course list is the minimum requirement for admission eligibility; it does not guarantee admission nor does it guarantee that a student will be prepared and competitive for admission to a specific UC campus or major.

Campus-Specific General Education

Students may opt to follow the general education pattern specific to a university campus. Articulation agreements also exist between ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â courses and general education requirements at private colleges and universities.

About ASSIST

The  website is the official repository of articulation information for California's public colleges and universities. ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer) is a student-transfer information system that displays reports of how course credits earned at a California community college (CCC) can be applied when transferred to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus.

New ASSIST Website

Since the launch of the new  website in May 2019, articulation and transferability data continue to be released and published in phases. The following types of transfer data are available on the website:

Transferability Lists

• CSU Transferable Courses
• UC Transferable Courses
• UC Transfer Admission Eligibility Courses
• IGETC for UC and CSU
• CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses
• CSU US History, Constitution and American Ideals Courses

Articulation Agreements

• By Department
• By Prefix
• By Major
• By General Education

The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a statewide numbering system independent from the course numbers assigned by local California community colleges.  A C-ID number next to a course signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by other California community colleges are comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course number.  Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course bearing a C-ID number, students at that college can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing the same designation at another community college.  In other words, the C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. However, students should always go to to confirm how each college’s course will be accepted at a particular four-year college or university for transfer credit. ​

Let's begin with some major myth-busting

1. Your major does not determine the rest of your life, and there is no singular "perfect fit" - instead, there are likely several great options for you to evaluate and choose between.
2. Many careers do not require a specific major! Instead, it's more about having the skills and experience needed for the job.
3. You are not limited to the majors that OCC offers – as a transfer student, you can prepare for all the unique majors offered at universities that we may not have. Just meet with a counselor to ensure you’re taking the right courses.

Universities offer many options for majors, so it’s important to research and see what’s out there! Here are just a few examples:

Undecided about your career goals?

Consider booking an appointment with an OCC Career Counselor to explore your interests.

OCC also offers courses like COUN A104 - Career & Life Planning (3 units, UC/CSU transferable), COUN A120 - Career decision Making Accelerated (2 units, CSU transferable), COUN A170 - College Major Search (1 unit, CSU transferable) that can help you explore majors/career options. 

Websites to see what majors are offered at a university:

• : Database for exploring what majors are offered at all the CSU and UC campuses
•  Database of majors offered at the 9 UCs
•  Database of majors offered at the 23 CSUs – narrow to bachelor’s
• College-Specific Catalogs: Understand what you’ll be taking in your major after you transfer (upper division classes) and review any concentrations offered in your major. Catalogs include Bachelor's and graduate degree programs (Master's, Doctorate), so make sure you take note of the type of degree you're looking at.
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•  Career database – check out the “How to become one” tab for details on what major(s) may be required for a specific occupation
• Great website if you're considering a major but are unsure what you can do with it 

Each campus has distinct characteristics and majors. Visit  to learn more about each campus and compare them as you consider which campuses are best fit for you. You can also take a . 

Here are some tips on how to Transfer from OCC to a CSU campus. Please make sure you visit the  on the CSU website for more information. 

• If you are an international student, visit this link for more information on 
• Do you need info on AB 540?

It is also recommended that you visit the  and  information early on in order to better understand how competitive each campus and/or major is.  

is another pathway for CSU transfer bound students. To view the various ADTs offered at OCC, visit the Transfer Programs section of the OCC website for more information on the ADT.

Do you have questions on AP’s? Visit the OCC Advanced Placement chart to see how OCC grants credit for CSU GE areas. If you are using AP scores for any lower division major requirements, then you will need to visit the individual CSU campus for how they award AP credit. Feel free to reach out to OCC Counseling or  Transfer Center for any additional question on Advanced Placement.

Below, you will find general. Please make sure you meet with an OCC Counselor regularly as requirements/policies may change. It is also important to develop a plan for your transfer timeline and make sure it is updated once a semester. To schedule a counseling appointment with OCC Counselor, please visit OCC Counseling website.

1. Complete “The Golden Four” requirements as soon as possible:

   • Oral Communication: /

   • English Composition: /

   • Critical Thinking: /

   • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasonings: /

2. Complete or

   • High Unit majors may not be recommended to complete all of Option 2 or Option 3. Please make sure you meet with an OCC Counselor to discuss how you will complete the CSU general education requirements.
     
     

3. Complete lower division major requirements for your major, along with General Education requirements. 

   • Use  to identify your lower division major requirements fo the specifics CSU you plan to transfer. It is also important to visit the individual campus website for more information on the major.
     
     

4. Complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a minimum 2.0 (CA resident) or 2.4( non-resident)

   • You can use  to identify which courses from OCC transfer to a CSU.

   • While the above lists the minimum GPA's for CSU's, please keep in mind that CSU campuses that are impacted will  require much higher GPA's. Visit the individual CSU website for more information on impaction/GPA's and make sure you meet with an OCC Counselor to discuss your options and create a successful strategy for transfer.  

CSU Majors & Programs 

Please make sure you visit the website below for more campus specific information on impaction/major requirements. 

Ready to apply?

All CSU campuses will open applications on October 1 for the following Fall term. Please make sure you complete the application accurately and if you need any assistance please visit the OCC Transfer Center. Spring application filing periods are not always open, so please visit the individual campus website.

The only world-class public research university for, by and of California.  ; one (UCSF) is graduate/professional only. 

As a prospective UC transfer applicant, make sure to visit  and obtain more information about the .  

It is highly recommended, that all UC bound transfer students create a UC TAP account as soon as possible. It is a great tool to keep track of community college coursework as well as using it to apply as a TAG applicant.  

Please make sure you visit the UC Admissions website to gain more information on . If you are an international student, visit the  for more information.

Interested in a Transfer Admission Guarantee to the UC's?  For more information, visit the , as well as the OCC Transfer Programs website.

Do you have questions on AP’s? View the OCC Advanced Placement chart to see how OCC grants credit for IGETC (Option 3) areas. If you are using AP scores for any lower division major requirements, then you will need to visit the individual UC campus for how they award AP credit. Feel free to reach out to OCC Counseling or Transfer Center for any additional question on Advanced Placement.

Below, you will find general . Please make sure you meet with an OCC Counselor regularly as requirements/policies may change. It is also important to develop a plan for your transfer timeline and make sure it is updated once a semester by scheduling a counseling appointment with an OCC Counselor.

1. Complete your English and Math courses as soon as possible. 
   • English Composition: IGETC (Option 3):  Area 1A
   • Critical Thinking:  IGETC (Option 3): Area 1B
   • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning:  IGETC (Option 3): Area 2
2. Along with English/Math, make sure you have the required 4 courses in at least 2 of the following areas: 
   • Arts/Humanities 
   • Social/Behavioral Sciences 
   • Physical/Biological Sciences
3. Complete your . IGETC (Option 3) 
   • High Unit majors, may not be recommended to complete all of  Option 3. Please make sure you meet with OCC Counselor to discuss how you will complete the CSU general education requirements.

4. Complete lower division major requirements for your major, along with General Education requirements.  Use  to identify your lower division major requirements fo the specifics UC you plan to transfer. It is also important to visit the individual campus website for more information on the major. For example, the campuses below have very specific selection for the major. 

5. Complete minimum 60 UC transferable semester units with a minimum 2.4 (CA resident) or 2.8( non-resident).

   • You can use  to identify which courses from OCC transfer to a UC.

   • While the above lists the minimum GPA's for UC's, please keep in mind that UC campuses that are impacted will  require much higher GPA's. Visit the individual UC website for more information on selectivity/GPA's. Also make sure you meet with an OCC Counselor to discuss your options and create a successful strategy for transfer.  

Ready to apply?

All UC campuses will open applications on August 1 for the following Fall term. Please make sure you complete the application accurately and if you need any assistance please visit the OCC Transfer Center. Winter/Spring application filing periods are not always open, so please visit the individual campus website.

To fulfill IGETC Area 6, students transferring to the University of California (UC only) are required to demonstrate competency (proficiency) in a language other than English equal to 2 years of high school study.  Students who have attended an international high school (not in the United States) or an institution where the language of instruction was not English, can demonstrate competency by selecting one of the options below: 

1. SUBMIT your LOTE request to the OCC TRANSFER CENTER (transfercenter@occ.cccd.edu)

• Example: LOTE / Pete the Pirate / C01234567 / French
• Official or unofficial transcript/diploma is accepted

OR

Students may test out of Area 6 by taking the Brigham Young University Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (BYU FLATS) test. There is a $50.00 charge for using this service.

• Use the following link to access the BYU FLATS Testing website: 
  • Once on the website, go to Register for a Test at the top menu for full instructions on how to register.
• Testing will require the use of a proctor

Two Proctor Options include:

Option 1: Remote proctoring through 

• See website for proctoring options
• $20 fee

Option 2: In Person proctoring at the

• See Website for available languages and appointment information.
• Fees include Proctoring Services, Processing, Shipping, and Parking

If LOTE or BYU FLATS Testing applies to your transfer goal, please start the process to submit your documents in order to clear the Area 6 LOTE requirement for IGETC as soon as possible.

AFTER YOUR LOTE HAS BEEN APPROVED:

You will only receive an email from the OCC Transfer Center. The Language Other Than English area for your IGETC Certification won't be updated on Degree Works. The email approval is your confirmation that the LOTE has been processed. To make sure your LOTE is still in the process to be approved you can contact the Transfer Center.

Select California private and out-of-state colleges and universities accept completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) and/or California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) requirements to fulfill their campus lower-division core (general education) requirements.

Certification of IGETC or CSU GE may permit students to transfer from ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â without the need, after transfer, to complete additional core (GE) curriculum requirements or coursework at the four-year college or university.

Students should review the GE and lower-division major requirements published in the college/university catalog and consult with an admissions counselor to confirm if and how completion of IGETC or CSU GE may fulfill all or part of the transfer institution’s GE requirements for a baccalaureate degree program and to determine if coursework completed for IGETC or CSU GE will satisfy any lower-division major requirements.

Advanced Placement Credit

1. Course credit granted for Advanced Placement Examinations can be used to meet OCC general education requirements for an A.A. degree under General Education Options 1, 2 or 3.
2. Course credit earned through Advanced Placement Examination can be used to certify general education requirements for transfer to UC under Option 3 (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum). AP credit can be used to certify general education for transfer to CSU under Option 2 (CSU General Education Breadth) or Option 3 (IGETC). Students certified using Option 3 can satisfy only one-course requirement per exam on the IGETC.
3. Posting of Advanced Placement credit on the OCC transcript does not transfer to other colleges. The respective college or university determines eligibility for AP units, according to its policies. AP scores must be submitted for evaluation to the college or university where the students request credit. Students planning to transfer should consult the catalog of the transfer institution to determine how AP credit is granted at that school.
4. Students are not given duplicate credit for college courses and exams.

ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â accepts College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations with minimum scores of fifty. Currently enrolled students may be awarded three units of credit per examination upon submission of official results. The exception to this is for examinations in languages other than English, as detailed in the following table. Credit is awarded as general education or elective credit.

ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â students automatically receive credit for CLEP examinations if official scores are sent to the College. Grades are not assigned and the credit is not used in calculating grade point average.

University of California campuses do not accept CLEP examinations. Transfer students are also cautioned that, regardless of ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â policy, some institutions determine CLEP credit based on their own local policies and may recalculate credit. For further information, please consult a counselor and visit the .

ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â accepts International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) ex­aminations with minimum scores of four or five, depending on the exam. Cur­rent­ly en­rolled students may be awarded three units of credit per examination upon submission of official results. Credit is award­ed as general education credit.

ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â students automatically receive credit for IB examinations if official scores are sent to the College. Grades are not assigned and the credit is not used in calculating grade point average.

Transfer students are cautioned that, re­gard­less of ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â pol­i­cy, some institutions determine IB credit based on their own lo­cal policies and may recalculate credit. For further in­for­ma­tion please con­sult a coun­se­lor and visit the .

Several California private colleges and universities provide transfer credit (or course) equivalencies or transfer guides which do  not  constitute an official agreement between ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â and the transfer institution. Transfer guides and transfer course/credit equivalencies are  not  articulation agreements and should be used for general advising purposes only in consultation with an ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â counselor. Students are encouraged to review the transfer credit policy at each college or university prior to applying.

These are some of the most common California private colleges and universities that California Community College students transfer to. If the school has historically accepted CSU GE or IGETC General Education equivalency, it is noted next to that school's information. Please note this is not a comprehensive list; to explore other private colleges visit the .

Academy of Art University |

Alliant International University

Art Center College of Design

Azusa Pacific University | | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Biola University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

California Baptist University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC 

California College of the Arts  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC 

Chapman University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC 

Concordia University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC 

DeVry University |

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising |

Golden Gate University  

Loma Linda University |

Loyola Marymount University |

Mt. St. Mary's University  

National University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Pepperdine University  |

Pepperdine University (Graziadio School of Business)

Point Loma Nazarene |

Stanford University 

University of LaVerne |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

University of the Pacific  |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

University of Redlands  |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

University of San Diego  |

University of San Francisco  |

University of Southern California  | | |

Vanguard University  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Whittier College  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Woodbury University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Several out-of-state colleges and universities provide transfer credit (or course) equivalencies or transfer guides which do  not  constitute an official agreement between ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â and the transfer institution. Transfer guides and transfer course/credit equivalencies are  not  articulation agreements and should be used for general advising purposes only in consultation with an ÁùºÏ²ÊÈ«Äêͼ¿â counselor. Students are encouraged to review the transfer credit policy at each college or university prior to applying.

These are some of the most common out-of-state colleges and universities that California Community College students transfer to. If the school has historically accepted CSU GE or IGETC General Education equivalency, it is noted next to that school's information. Please note this is not a comprehensive list; to explore other out-of-state colleges visit the .

Arizona

Arizona State University |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Northern Arizona University  |  | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC 

University of Arizona  | | Accepts IGETC only

Colorado

University of Colorado Boulder  |

University of Colorado Colorado Springs  | | Accepts IGETC only

University of Northern Colorado  | | Accepts IGETC only

Florida

University of Miami |

Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific University |  | Accepts IGETC only

University of Hawaii |  | Participates in WUE

Idaho

Idaho State University |

University of Idaho |  | Accepts IGETC only

Illinois

Northwestern University  |

Southern Illinois University  | | Accepts CSU GE only

Massachusetts

Boston University  |

Harvard College  |

Northeastern University  | OCC - Northeastern Admissions Agreement

Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno | | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

University of Nevada, Las Vegas  | | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Oregon

Oregon State University |  | Accepts IGETC only

Portland State University |  | Accepts IGETC only

University of Oregon | | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC

Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania |

Utah

Brigham Young University |

Utah State University |  | Accepts IGETC only

Washington

Seattle University |  | Accepts IGETC only

Washington State University | | Accepts CSU GE and IGETC