The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)

About the Associate Degree for Transfer

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) are degrees that are designed specifically for transfer to the California State University (CSU). These degrees are the result of Senate Bill 1440, a transfer bill that required the California Community Colleges (CCC) to offer associate degrees for transfer in many of the most popular majors, and requires the CSU to provide priority admission to CCC students who have earned an AA-T or AS-T degree. These degrees can be completed by earning 60 CSU transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) including prescribed coursework in general education, major preparation and (if needed) electives.

Students who have completed an AA-T or AS-T and are admitted to a CSU major that has been deemed similar are guaranteed admission at junior standing, and the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree with 60 additional semester (or 90 quarter) units. AA-T and AS-T degrees are recognized by both the CCC and CSU systems as a measure of preparation and readiness for transfer to upper-division coursework at the CSU. Although earning an AA-T or AS-T will guarantee admission to a CSU, it may not be the preferred campus that the student selected on their CSU admission application. 

To obtain an AA-T or AS-T, students must complete the following:

1. Choose an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree a major offered by Oxnard College from one of the lists provided below.
2. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units (90 CSU-transferable quarter units), including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). 
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the college and as detailed in the Programs and Courses section of the catalog. 
3. Obtain a grade of "C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no-pass” basis. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
4. Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is deemed eligible for transfer into a CSU program, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult the www.assist.org website and/or meet with a counselor for more information.
5. Satisfy the Residency requirement. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.
6. Apply for the ADT. The ADT is not automatically awarded when a student completes the requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to file an ADT Application for Graduation in the Counseling Office during the same semester in which they plan to finish the requirements.

Program requirements are subject to change. Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor for more information.

For the latest information on Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), go to www.icangotocollege.com.

Reference: AP 4100 - Last reviewed in May 2025.

Associate Degree for Transfer Majors Offered at Oxnard College

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)