Articulation for Students

What is Articulation?

Articulation is the process by which one college matches its courses to courses at another college. Articulation ensures that courses completed at one college will not have to be repeated after transferring to another college. An Articulation Agreements is an official agreement that specifies courses which are comparable to, or acceptable in lieu of, requirements at the transfer college or university. By completing an articulated course, Compton students may satisfy university admission, general education, lower-division major preparation and/or graduation requirements, prior to transfer.

Compton College has articulation agreements with the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU) and private universities; review Compton College Articulation Agreements for more details about Compton's articulation agreements.

If you are interested in transferring from Compton College to a four-year university, it is highly recommended that you meet with a Compton College Counselor and become familiar with services and support provided by the Transfer & Career Center.

Last Updated: 9/4/2026
Contact: M. McIntosh, Articulation Officer (AO) - mmcintosh@compton.edu
Articulation/University personnel: if you are seeking the Compton College Articulation Personnel website, contact the AO.

Associate Degrees for Transfer

What are ADTs?

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), also known as the Degree with a Guarantee, is a transfer pathway articulated between California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (CSU). There are two types of ADTs: an Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) and an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T). Students graduating from a CCC, such as Compton College (CC), with an Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) or an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) are guaranteed admission into the CSU system (but not a specific campus or major), with junior standing when transferring into a similar CSU Bachelor Major.
Transfer Benefits of ADTs
- Guaranteed admission into one of the 23 CSU campuses (no specific campus or major)
- 0.1 GPA increase when applying for transfer to the CSU (Example: 3.5 thru 3.6)
- Admissions to the CSU with junior standing
- Completion of a bachelor's degree with no more than 120 semester units - 60 units at Compton College (about 2 years, if attending full-time) and 60 units at the CSU
Note: some CSUs offer additional benefits for completing an ADT; contact the university for details.

To receive all the above benefits of the ADT when transferring to a CSU, Compton College students must:
- Complete a total of 60 semester CSU Transferable Units which includes:
- Complete all ADT Major course requirements listed in the College Catalog with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Complete (and certify) either the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) General Education (GE) requirements, based on your specific Compton College Catalog year; see a counselor for assistance selecting the correct GE requirements..
- Additional CSU Elective units: If needed to reach 60 units.
- Apply to a CSU major that is "deemed similar" to your Compton College ADT Major/Program of Study and declare the ADT on the CSU application. Note: The Transfer Center yearly hosts application workshops during the CSU (and University of California) application filing period (October - November). It is highly recommended that you attend one of these sessions to ensure that you accurately list your Compton College ADT. If your ADT is not properly listed on the CSU application, you will not receive the transfer benefits of the ADT.
- Apply for graduation at Compton College no later than the term listed below, based on the CSU admissions application term.

CSU Transfer Application Term	Compton College Term to Complete ADT and Apply for Graduation	Example of CSU Application and Compton Grad Application Terms
Fall	Spring term, prior to the fall	CSU Application submitted for Fall 2028. Compton College Grad Application submitted in Spring 2028
Spring	Summer term, the year before	CSU Application submitted for Spring 2029. Compton College Grad Application submitted in Summer 2028
Summer (availability varies)	Fall term, the year before	CSU Application submitted for Summer 2029. Compton College Grad Application submitted in Fall 2028

Apply for the ADT in your MyCompton portal and submit a Cal-GETC/IGETC/CSU GE Request for Certification to Admissions and Records in your last semester at Compton College during the graduation application filing period; dates are listed in the Class Schedule.

Compton College's Approved Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs)*
- Administration of Justice (AS-T)
- Biology 2.0 (AST)
- Business Administration 2.0 (AS-T)
- Chicana/o Studies, Latina/o Studies (AA-T)
- Communication Studies 2.0 (AA-T)
- Early Childhood Education (AS-T)
- Economics (AA-T)
- Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs (AA-T)
- English (AA-T)
- History (AA-T)
- Kinesiology (AA-T)
- Mathematics 2.0 (AS-T)
- Physics 2.0 (AS-T)
- Political Science (AA-T)
- Psychology (AA-T)
- Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies (AA-T)
- Social Work and Human Services (AA-T)
- Sociology (AA-T)
- Spanish (AA-T)
- Studio Arts (AA-T)
*Last Updated: 8/31/2026

You may also view Compton College's approved ADTs at icangotocollege.com/transfer-tool; select "I Know my Community College," The College Catalog provides program requirements for these ADTs. For more information about ADTs and transferring, visit icangotocollege.com/associate-degree-for-transfer and see a Compton College Counselor.

Compton College Articulation Agreements

An articulation agreement (Agreement) is an agreement between two college campuses that ensures the transferability of courses to meet major and general education requirements. Compton College maintains the following Agreements.

California State University (CSU) & University of California (UC)

Articulation agreements between Compton College (CC) and the UC and CSU campuses can be found at ASSIST (www.assist.org)
Private/Out of State Universities

Compton College (CC) maintains articulation agreements with local private universities and some out of state universities. These agreements let you know which courses completed at CC will satisfy general education and major preparation requirements at the private university. If an agreement is in place, this means that the comparable courses listed as part of the agreement will not have to be completed after transfer. Some private universities offer more generalized transfer agreements, which do not pertain to specific courses completed at CC, but rather to how many units are completed, or if an associate degree/degree for transfer has been earned. It is important to note that each college or university has its own unique requirements for admission which must be met and may be part of an established agreement. Please see Compton College Private/Out of State Articulation Agreements below for specific Compton College agreements.

Additionally, some private universities may also maintain articulation agreements on ASSIST.org (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer).
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) / AICCU ADT Transfer Guarantee

The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) represents some of California's independent, nonprofit colleges and universities. Together, these institutions make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities sector (ICCU).

The AICCU ADT Transfer Guarantee is the Independent California College and University (ICCU) sector's adaptation of the ADT pathway. If an ADT transfer student meets all the requirements of admission to a participating institution, admission is guaranteed to that college.

The ADT (AA-T/AS-T) Commitment is:
- Guaranteed admission for ADT students meeting admission requirements;
- Guarantees a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units will transfer;
- Guarantees the student starts with junior standing.
- Full list of AICCU ADT Participating Institutions and majors accepted

Compton College Private/Out of State Articulation Agreements

Arizona State University
Through this partnership, students using MyPath2ASU will find their transfer experience simplified. They will have access to personalized benefits to help them navigate the transfer experience, to include:
- Earn guaranteed general admission to ASU and to your MyPath2ASU major of choice if all requirements are satisfied. (Some majors have additional or higher admission requirements.)
- Save time and money by planning your path to degree completion.
- Select classes through customized course-by-course pathways to minimize loss of credit.
- Connect with ASU transfer coordinators and receive pre-enrollment services and invitations to special ASU events.
- Prepare academically with personalized communication for your major of choice.
The MyPath2ASU pathways program is based on a minimum of 24 transfer credit hours; students with fewer than 24 credit transfer credit hours will need to meet the appropriate admission requirements.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
- Course Equivalencies Guide
- FIDM
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)
California Community Colleges students are guaranteed admission to more than 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- HBCU Tranfser Opportunities
- HBCU Institutions
Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
LMU Transfers
LMU Core Requirements
LMU TAG Criteria
In order to qualify for the guaranteed admission transfer agreement, you must fulfill the conditions as outlined in the official LMU Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreement.

All students interested in the guarantee must:
- Earn the minimum cumulative GPA as outlined in the agreement for your specific major
- Complete a minimum of 30 transferable units including any additional coursework as required by your major
- Submit your application and all required materials to LMU by the February 1 deadline
- Transfer application requirements
- Please note that LMU does not offer guarantees for students interested in majors within the Seaver College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Film and Television
- Fill out the Transfer Guarantee Interest Form for more information.
Southern New Hampshire University

California Community Colleges Transfer Pathway

Articulation Glossary & Terminology

Acronym/Term	Name	Description (if applicable)
AA/AS	Associate in Arts/Associate in Science	Also referred to as an "Associate Degree." A degree granted by a community or 2-year college which recognizes a student's satisfactory completion of an organized program of study consisting of at least 60 units. Note: The designation of "Arts" versus 'Science" depends on the program of study and does not impact the value of the associate degree.
AA-T/AS-T	Associate in Arts for Transfer/Associate in Science for Transfer	Also referred to as "ADT" or "a Degree with a Guarantee." The designation of "Arts" versus of "Science" depends on the program of study and does not impact the value of the associate degree for transfer. For more details about earning an AA-T or AS-T, see Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs).
ADT	Associate Degree for Transfer	Also called "a Degree with a Guarantee." This refers to Associate in Art for Transfer (AA-T) and/or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees issued by the California Community Colleges (CCC) with the goal of transferring to a California State University (CSU). These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to some CSU majors and baccalaureate degrees. See Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) for more information.
ASSIST	Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer	ASSIST (www.assist.org) shows prospective California transfer students how courses they complete at a California Community College may be used to satisfy elective, general education, and major requirements at a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus, and some private colleges. To ensure accurate course transfer data, it is important to select the academic year in which the transfer course will be completed. Note: Compton College’s ASSIST data begins Fall 2019.
BA/BS	Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science	Also referred to as "Bachelor’s Degree" or "Baccalaureate Degree." A degree granted by a four-year college/university which recognizes a student’s satisfactory completion of an organized program of study consisting of at least 120 units. Note: The designation of "Arts"versus "Science" depends on the program of study and does not impact the value of the bachelor's degree.
Cal State/CSU	California State University	One of California's public post-secondary education systems that awards bachelor and advanced degrees. There are 22 CSU Campuses.
Cal-GETC (pronounced Cal-get-C)	California General Education Transfer Curriculum	Beginning Fall 2025, it is the only general education pattern for California Community College (CCC) students transferring to both the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Students who started prior to Fall 2025, may complete IGETC or CSU GE; see a counselor to detrermine your correct general education requirement.
CCC	California Community Colleges	California's public community colleges that offer certificates, associate degrees, and coursework to transfer to four-year universities. A select few also offer bachelors programs. As of 9.4.26, there are 116 CCCs. Compton College is CCC #114!
CCN	Common Course Numbering	Some courses across all CCC will have the same Subject, Number and Title. CCN course number format is CXXXX ( "x" represents numbers. eg. ENGL C1000). CCN began Fall 2025 and was legislated by AB 1111. View and learn more about Compton's CCN courses.
CSU GE	California State University General Education-Breadth	This is the former general education pattern of courses for transferring to the CSU before Fall 2025.
CSU GE Breadth for STEM	California State University General Education-Breadth for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math majors	This is the former general education pattern of courses for STEM majors transferring to a CSU before Fall 2025.
C-ID	Course Identification Numbering System	A database of common course numbering system for specific courses at the CCC and the CSU to meet requirements for the Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs).
GE	General Education Requirements	Also called "Breadth Requirements/Pattern." A group of courses selected from several disciplines which are required for graduating with an associate or bachelor's degree. Compton College offers the following GE patterns: Cal-GETC (34 units) and Compton College GE (24 units).
GPA	Grade Point Average	A measure of academic achievement used in decisions on probation, graduation, and transfer. The GPA is determined by dividing the total grade points earned by the number of attempted units. Grade Points: the numerical value of a college letter grade: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, F-0.
IGETC (pronounced I-get-C)	Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum	This is the former general education pattern of courses for transferring to either the UC or CSU before Fall 2025.
IGETC for STEM	Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math majors	Before Fall 2025, IGETC for STEM is a pattern of courses currently only available to students earning an associate degree for transfer (ADT) at a California Community College (CCC) in a major that offers IGETC for STEM as an option.
TMC	Transfer Model Curriculum	The requirements for each statewide approved Associate Degrees for Transfer. This includes C-ID approved courses.
UC	University of California	One of California's public post-secondary education systems that awards bachelor and advanced degrees. There are 9 UC campuses.
	Lower Division	Courses at the freshman and sophomore level of college
	Transfer	Changing from one accredited college/university to another after having met the requirements for admission to the second institution. For assistance with transferring from Compton College to a four-year university, connect with the Transfer & Career Center.
	Transferable Units	College units earned through satisfactory completion of courses acceptable for credit to any of the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campuses. CSU/UC Transferable courses for Compton College may be found at www.assist.org, and are designated as "CSU" or "UC" in the College Catalog.
	Upper Division	Courses at the junior and senior level of college.