
Associate Degree for Transfer
Secure Your Place at a Four-Year University
海角社区 stands out as one of California's premier transfer institutions, dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of transferring to a four-year university.
Our Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Pathway is designed to support you in completing both your major preparation and general education requirements at a California community college. By following this pathway, you can secure a guaranteed spot at participating four-year universities.
Guaranteed Pathway for College TransferWith your Associate Degree (ADT) for Transfer, you have options. Your ADT guarantees admission into the California State University (CSU) system; however, please note that admission to a specific campus or major is not guaranteed. You may also consider other colleges within the partnered networks, which include:
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Benefits of the ADT Pathway
An ADT gets you guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior standing (not to a particular campus or program).
- Save time and money. Take only the courses you need.Start at CSU as a junior (admission not guaranteed to a particular campus or major). You should not have to repeat community college courses.
- Your ADT gives you a special GPA advantage when you apply to a CSU impacted campus or program.
- Earn priority admission consideration for your local CSU campus or to a program similar to your community college major.
- You will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree (unless the major is a designated 鈥渉igh-unit鈥 major).
- You'll be eligible for Winter or Spring admission for CSU campuses that require completion of the ADT to apply.
Explore Your Options for ADT Majors and Colleges
Check out to choose your ADT path with one of the California Community Colleges partner institutions.
Getting Started on Your ADT Pathway
- Develop a personalized education plan with a counselor to meet your transfer goals.
- Get plugged into the vast wrap-around services to support you during your time at 海角社区 such as tutoring, counseling, basic needs, etc.
- Receive support completing your transfer with the Counseling Department and Transfer Center.
Steps to Complete Your ADT
Schedule an appointment with a counselor for the following:
- Review the ADT template.
- Create a personalized education plan.
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- Learn about our STEM Center, Writing and Language Center, and Pass the Torch programs and use them for success in all your courses.
- Umoja, Puente, Humanities Mellon Scholars, Honors
- Meet with a Counselor at least one a quarter (see directions and options on Counseling homepage).
- Review the , including important dates and deadlines.
Transfer and ADT ResourcesExplore helpful tools and links designed to support your transfer journey. From degree planning and transcript requests to CSU and UC transfer resources, these guides make it easier to stay organized, meet requirements, and confidently move from Foothill College to your next destination. |
Opting Out of the ADT
If you have chosen an ADT major by mistake or wish to opt out of the ADT Pathway, please complete this .