Earn a Degree and Guaranteed Admission to Many Four-year Colleges/Universities

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees guarantee admission to a California State University (CSU) campus or other  (AICCU, HBCU, Out-of-State) with junior standing. The AD-T is best for students who plan to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. 

The Benefits of an AA-T or AS-T degree

  • Guaranteed admissions with junior standing to the CSU system (admissions not guaranteed to a particular campus or major)
  • Priority admissions consideration for students local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to a student鈥檚 community college major (This priority does not guarantee admissions to a specific major or campus)
  • Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree (unless the major is a designated 鈥渉igh-unit鈥 major).

How to Earn an AA-T or AS-T Degree

  1. Complete the CSU General Education Requirements or IGETC
  2. Complete the required major requirements for the AA-T or AS-T major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a 鈥淧鈥 if the course is taken on a 鈥減ass-no pass鈥 basis (title 5 搂 55063)
  3. Complete 60 CSU transferable units (including the General Education and major requirements)

AA-T and AS-T Degrees Offered at CCSF

In the current CCSF Catalog, these are available. Please click on the major name for more information.

Note, this degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with their counselor to help them plan for the degree and transfer.