Starting Fall 2025, Cal-GETC is the only lower-division GE pathway for new CSU and UC transfers. IGETC and CSU GE Breadth still exist, but only for students with catalog rights.
| Feature | CSU GE Breadth | IGETC | Cal-GETC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers to | CSU only | CSU and UC | CSU and UC |
| Total units | 39 semester | 37 semester | 34 sem / 45 qtr (11 courses) |
| Oral Communication | Required (A1) | Not required | Required (1C) |
| Arts & Humanities | 3 courses (C) | 3 courses (Area 3) | 2 courses (Area 3) |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 courses (D) | 3 courses (Area 4) | 2 courses, 2 disciplines |
| Ethnic Studies | Required (Area F) | Required (Area 7) | Required (Area 6) |
| Lifelong Learning | Required (Area E) | Never included | Eliminated |
| Minimum grade | Overall 2.0 GPA. C- ok in Comp, Oral, Crit Think, Math. D- ok elsewhere. | C or better every course | C or better every course. No C- |
| Partial certification | Allowed | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Pass/No Pass cap | Varies by CSU | Varies | 14 sem / 21 qtr max |
1. Lifelong Learning & Self Development (former CSU Area E) is gone. Students who took Area E courses won't see them apply on Cal-GETC. If they have CSU GE Breadth catalog rights, those courses still count there.
2. Oral Communication is now required for UC transfers too. COMM-C1000 is mandatory for both systems under Cal-GETC.
Type any part of an exam name. Results filter as you type. Source: 2026–2027 RCCD Advanced Placement Examination Credit Chart, aligned with Cal-GETC Standards v1.3.
All data from ASSIST.org as of April 2026. Tags show current status. Use the Cal-GETC Areas tab for full area descriptions.
As of Summer 2025 and Summer 2026, many course numbers changed under Common Course Numbering (AB 1111). Old numbers and new numbers are treated as the same course. See the CCN Crosswalk tab for the full equivalency list.
| Course | Title | Units | Approved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (Formerly ENG 1A / "English Composition" prior to Su2025) | 4 | Su2025 | Active |
| ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing – Honors (Formerly ENG 1AH prior to Su2025) | 4 | Su2025 | Active |
| ENG 1A | English Composition | 4 | F2010 | Removed Su2025 — equivalent to ENGL C1000 |
| ENG 1AH | Honors English Composition | 4 | F2010 | Removed Su2025 — equivalent to ENGL C1000H |
There is no AP exam that satisfies Area 1B / A3. Students must complete one of the approved courses below.
The official Norco Cal-GETC PDF (F2025-Su2026) lists only ALR-4, ENGL-1B/1BH, and PHI-11 as approved for Cal-GETC Area 1B. COMM-3 and PHI-32/MATH-32 are approved for CSU GE A3 and IGETC A3 but are not listed in the current Norco Cal-GETC PDF. They are flagged below. Verify Cal-GETC 1B status with Norco Articulation before advising a Cal-GETC student toward either of those courses for 1B.
| Course | Title | Units | Cal-GETC 1B? | CSU GE A3 / IGETC A3? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALR 4 | Critical Reading, Thinking, and Writing (Formerly REA 4 prior to Su2021) | 3 | Yes | Yes | Active |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature (Formerly ENGL 1B, formerly ENG 1B) | 4 | Yes | Yes | Active Su2026+ |
| ENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature – Honors (Formerly ENGL 1BH) | 4 | Yes | Yes | Active Su2026+ |
| PHI 11 | Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing | 3 | Yes | Yes | Active |
| COMM 3 | Critical Thinking, Argumentative Writing, and Debate (Formerly COM 3 prior to Su2025) | 3 | Not confirmed for Cal-GETC 1B — verify | Yes (CSU GE A3 only) | No — not in IGETC 1B list |
| PHI 32 / MATH 32 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic (Cross-listed. Formerly MAT 32 prior to Su2026.) | 3 | Not confirmed for Cal-GETC 1B — verify | Yes (CSU GE A3 only) | No — not in IGETC 1B list |
| COMM 2 | Introduction to Persuasion | 3 | No (never Cal-GETC 1B) | CSU GE A3 only | Removed F2025 |
| ENGL 1B / ENGL 1BH | Critical Thinking and Writing (transitional CCN name) | 4 | Yes (transitional) | Yes | Removed Su2026 — now ENGL C1003 |
| ENG 1B / ENG 1BH | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 | Yes | Yes | Removed Su2025 |
All courses must be taught in English. UC does not require oral communication — IGETC Area 1C is a CSU-only requirement.
ASSIST confirms: only COMM-C1000 and COMM-C1000H are approved for Cal-GETC Area 1C (approved Fall 2025). COMM-6, COMM-9, and COMM-9H are approved for IGETC 1C and CSU GE A1 but are not on the Cal-GETC 1C list. Do not advise a Cal-GETC student toward COMM-6, 9, or 9H to satisfy Area 1C.
| Course | Title | Units | Cal-GETC 1C? | CSU GE A1? | IGETC 1C? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (Formerly COM 1 prior to Su2025) | 3 | Yes — approved F2025 | Yes | Yes (CSU only) |
| COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking – Honors (Formerly COM 1H prior to Su2025) | 3 | Yes — approved F2025 | Yes | Yes (CSU only) |
| COMM 6 | Small Group Communication (Formerly COM 6 prior to Su2025) | 3 | No | Yes | Yes (CSU only) |
| COMM 9 | Interpersonal Communication (Formerly COM 9 prior to Su2025) | 3 | No | Yes, also D7 | Yes (CSU only), also Area 4 |
| COMM 9H | Honors Interpersonal Communication (Formerly COM 9H prior to Su2025) | 3 | No | Yes, also D7 | Yes (CSU only), also Area 4 |
| COM 6, COM 9, COM 9H | Small Group / Interpersonal Comm (original numbers) | 3 | Removed Su2025 | Replaced by COMM 6, 9, 9H | |
ETS-1 and ETS-7 are active for Cal-GETC Area 6 through Summer 2027 per the current Norco Cal-GETC PDF (7/8/25 revision), but were removed from CSU GE Area F effective Fall 2025 and from IGETC Area 7 effective Fall 2025 per ASSIST. A student on Cal-GETC can still use either course. A student on CSU GE or IGETC cannot, unless they completed the course by Summer 2025.
| Course | Title | Cal-GETC Area 6 | CSU GE Area F | IGETC Area 7 | Also approved in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETS 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | Active through Su2027 | Removed F2025 Last: Su2025 | Removed F2025 Last: Su2025 | Cal-GETC Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. |
| ETS 3 | Introduction to African American Studies | Active through Su2027 | Active | Active | Cal-GETC Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. |
| ETS 7 | Women of Color in the United States | Active through Su2027 | Removed F2025 Last: Su2025 | Removed F2025 Last: Su2025 | Cal-GETC Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. |
| ETS 8 | Introduction to Black Feminism and Womanism (Formerly "Introduction to Black Feminism" prior to Su2026) | Active through Su2027 | Active | Active | Cal-GETC Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. |
| ETS 14 | African American History I (Cross-listed: same as HIST 14) | Active | Active | Active | Cal-GETC: Area 3B, Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. CSU US History. |
| HIST 14 | African American History I (CCN rename of HIS 14, effective Su2026. Cross-listed with ETS 14.) | Active Su2026+ | Active Su2026+ | Active Su2026+ | Cal-GETC: Area 3B, Area 4. CSU GE: C2, D. CSU US History. |
| ETS 21 | Latinx Politics (Cross-listed: same as POLS 21) | Active | Active | Active | Cal-GETC: Area 4. CSU GE: D. CSU US Govt + CA State/Local. |
| POLS 21 | Latinx Politics (CCN rename of POL 21, effective Su2025. Cross-listed with ETS 21.) | Active Su2025+ | Active Su2025+ | Active Su2025+ | Cal-GETC: Area 4. CSU GE: D. CSU US Govt + CA State/Local. |
| ETS 23 | Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America (Cross-listed: same as POLS 23) | Active | Active | Active | Cal-GETC: Area 4. CSU GE: D. |
| POLS 23 | Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America (CCN rename of POL 23, effective Su2025. Cross-listed with ETS 23.) | Active Su2025+ | Active Su2025+ | Active Su2025+ | Cal-GETC: Area 4. CSU GE: D. |
| HIS 14 | African American History I (pre-CCN number) | Removed Su2026 across all patterns — replaced by HIST 14 | — | ||
| POL 21 / POL 23 | Latinx Politics / Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (pre-CCN numbers) | Removed Su2025 across all patterns — replaced by POLS 21 / POLS 23 | — | ||
A course only counts for Ethnic Studies GE in any pattern if its prefix is African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/o/x American Studies, Native American Studies, or a recognized variant (Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies, American Indian Studies, etc.). A History or Political Science course only qualifies if formally cross-listed with an ethnic studies prefix — which is why HIST-14, ETS-14, POLS-21, ETS-21, POLS-23, and ETS-23 all count.
ETS-2 (Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Studies) and ETS-13 (Survey of Black Thought) do not appear in Area 6 / Area F / Area 7. They are approved in Cal-GETC Area 3B and CSU GE Area C2/D only.
At least one fall or spring semester each academic year. Summer or winter alone does not count.
A UC readmit is a student who previously attended a UC campus, left to attend a CCC, and is now returning.
IGETC-approved courses completed before Fall 2025 can apply to the same Cal-GETC area, even if phased out. And Cal-GETC-approved courses created Fall 2025+ can apply to the same IGETC area. This is why ADJ-1 and ALR-4 can still be advised to IGETC students at Norco even after their IGETC approval date. See Phase-Outs tab for specifics.
Completed before the sunset date = still counts. Taken during or after = does not count.
Per Norco's official Cal-GETC PDF (revised 7/8/25), ETS-1, ETS-3, ETS-7, and ETS-8 are active through Summer 2027. Effective Fall 2027 they will no longer count. All four remain valid options today.
| Course | Title | Cal-GETC Area | Last term it counts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETS-1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | Area 6 (also Area 4) | Summer 2027 |
| ETS-3 | Introduction to African American Studies | Area 6 (also Area 4) | Summer 2027 |
| ETS-7 | Women of Color in the United States | Area 6 (also Area 4) | Summer 2027 |
| ETS-8 | Introduction to Black Feminism and Womanism | Area 6 (also Area 4) | Summer 2027 |
Do not confuse Cal-GETC Area 6 and IGETC Area 7 phase-out dates. ETS-1 and ETS-7 were removed from IGETC Area 7 effective Fall 2025 and last counted for IGETC in Summer 2025. For Cal-GETC Area 6, per the current Norco PDF, all four courses count through Summer 2027.
| Course | Area Removed | Last term it counts |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ-1 | Area D | Summer 2026 |
| ADJ-1H | Area D | Summer 2026 |
| ADJ-3 | Area D | Summer 2026 |
| ADJ-3H | Area D | Summer 2026 |
| Course | Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ-1 | Area 4 | Still usable — ADJ-1 is approved for Cal-GETC Area 4, so it continues to apply to IGETC Area 4 under Section 10.2. |
| ADJ-3 | Area 4 | Phased out F2026 — must be completed by Summer 2026. |
| ALR-4 | Area 1B / A3 | Still usable — ALR-4 is approved for Cal-GETC Area 1B, so it continues to apply to IGETC Area 1B / CSU GE A3 under Section 10.2. |
| Course | Area | Last term it counts |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ-3 Concepts of Criminal Law | Area 4 | Summer 2026 |
ENG-1A and ENGL-C1000 are the same course. Prerequisites clear either way. No retakes needed. Transcript shows whichever number was current when the student took it.
Cal-GETC, CSU GE Breadth, and IGETC use different area numbering systems. A course that satisfies Cal-GETC Area 3B does not automatically satisfy IGETC Area 3B under the same conditions — they must be individually approved. Always confirm which pattern the student is following before applying an area code. The area code key at the bottom of this tab shows how the three systems correspond.
| Old Course | New CCN Course | Cal-GETC Area | CSU GE Area | IGETC Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1 / COM-1H | COMM-C1000 / COMM-C1000H Introduction to Public Speaking | 1C | A1 | 1C (CSU only) |
| COM-6 | COMM-6 Small Group Communication | Not in Cal-GETC list | A1 | 1C (CSU only) |
| COM-9 / COM-9H | COMM-9 / COMM-9H Interpersonal Communication | Area 4 (also in Cal-GETC Area 4 — not in Cal-GETC 1C) | A1, D | 1C (CSU only) |
| COM-2 Removed F2025 | COMM-2 Introduction to Persuasion | Never approved | A3 (removed F2025) | A3 (removed F2025) |
| COM-3 | COMM-3 Critical Thinking, Argumentative Writing, and Debate | Not confirmed for Cal-GETC 1B — verify | A3 | Not in IGETC list |
| ENG-1A / ENG-1AH | ENGL-C1000 / ENGL-C1000H Academic Reading and Writing | 1A | A2 | 1A |
| POL-1 / POL-1H | POLS-C1000 / POLS-C1000H American Government and Politics | Area 4 | D + CSU US Govt & CA State/Local Govt | Area 4 |
| POL-21 | POLS-21 Latinx Politics | Area 4, Area 6 | D, F + CSU US Govt & CA State/Local Govt | Area 4, Area 7 |
| POL-23 | POLS-23 Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America | Area 4, Area 6 | D, F | Area 4, Area 7 |
| PSY-1 / PSY-1H | PSYC-C1000 / PSYC-C1000H Introduction to Psychology | Area 4 | D | Area 4 |
| MAT-12 / MAT-12H | STAT-C1000 / STAT-C1000H Introduction to Statistics | Area 2 | B4 | Area 2 |
| Old Course | New CCN Course | Cal-GETC Area | CSU GE Area | IGETC Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHS-1 | ARTH-C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to Medieval Era | Area 3A | C1 | Area 3A |
| AHS-2 / AHS-2H | ARTH-C1200 / ARTH-C1200H Survey of Art from Renaissance to Contemporary | Area 3A | C1 | Area 3A |
| ECO-8 / ECO-8H | ECON-C2001 / ECON-C2001H Principles of Microeconomics | Area 4 | D | Area 4 |
| ECO-7 / ECO-7H | ECON-C2002 / ECON-C2002H Principles of Macroeconomics | Area 4 | D | Area 4 |
| ENGL-1B / ENGL-1BH | ENGL-C1003 / ENGL-C1003H Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | Area 1B | A3, C2 | 1B, 3B |
| HIS-6 / HIS-6H | HIST-C1001 / HIST-C1001H United States History to 1877 | Area 3B, Area 4 | C2, D + CSU US History | Area 3B, Area 4 |
| HIS-7 / HIS-7H | HIST-C1002 / HIST-C1002H United States History since 1865 | Area 3B, Area 4 | C2, D + CSU US History | Area 3B, Area 4 |
| HIS-14 | HIST-14 African American History I (= ETS-14) | Area 3B, Area 4, Area 6 | C2, D, F + CSU US History | Area 3B, Area 4, Area 7 |
| MAT-32 | MATH-32 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (= PHI-32) | Not confirmed for Cal-GETC 1B — verify | A3 | Not in IGETC list |
| Old Course | New CCN Course | Cal-GETC Area | CSU GE Area | IGETC Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-1A / MAT-1AH | MATH-C2210 / MATH-C2210H Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | Area 2 | B4 | Area 2 |
| MAT-1B | MATH-C2220 Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | Area 2 | B4 | Area 2 |
Additional Phase IIB courses arrive Summer 2027 (Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, General Chemistry sequences). RCCD-specific rollout not yet published.
Use this to translate area codes between the three patterns. A counselor advising a CSU GE student sees "C1" where a Cal-GETC student sees "Area 3A" — they are the same subject requirement, just named differently.
| Cal-GETC Area | CSU GE Breadth equivalent | IGETC equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1A — English Composition | A2 | 1A |
| Area 1B — Critical Thinking | A3 | 1B |
| Area 1C — Oral Communication | A1 | 1C (CSU campuses only — UC does not require) |
| Area 2 — Math / Quantitative Reasoning | B4 | Area 2 |
| Area 3A — Arts | C1 | Area 3A |
| Area 3B — Humanities | C2 | Area 3B |
| Area 4 — Social & Behavioral Sciences | D | Area 4 |
| Area 5A — Physical Science | B1 | Area 5A |
| Area 5B — Biological Science | B2 | Area 5B |
| Area 5C — Lab | B3 | Area 5C |
| Area 6 — Ethnic Studies | F | Area 7 |
| Lifelong Learning / Self Development | E (still required for CSU GE) | Not included in IGETC or Cal-GETC |
Under Cal-GETC (Fall 2025+), LOTE is no longer a required area. The Cal-GETC form has LOTE as an optional certification. Many UC colleges and majors still require LOTE for graduation. Advising depends on the specific campus and college.
UC Office of the President strongly recommends that UC-bound applicants choose the optional LOTE certification on the Cal-GETC form. Completing LOTE before transfer protects the student's options at most campuses.
IGETC still requires Area 6: Language Other Than English (UC campuses only). Students retaining IGETC catalog rights must still satisfy LOTE under IGETC rules, not Cal-GETC.
IGETC double-count exception: IGETC has one and only one double-count exception. Certain LOTE courses — FRE-2, CHI-2, SPA-2, SPA-3, SPA-4 — can be applied to both IGETC Area 6A (LOTE) and IGETC Area 3B (Humanities). This is the only exception to the general rule that a course cannot satisfy more than one IGETC area. This exception does not apply to Cal-GETC.
College of Letters and Sciences will NOT allow Cal-GETC optional LOTE to satisfy the graduation requirement. Beginning Fall 2026, students must complete a second semester (or third quarter) college-level LOTE course with C- or better.
Optional LOTE on Cal-GETC satisfies the College of Letters and Science graduation requirement. Amended form accepted after matriculation.
Optional LOTE on Cal-GETC satisfies the graduation requirement. Amended form accepted after matriculation.
Optional LOTE on Cal-GETC satisfies graduation requirements. Amended form accepted after matriculation.
Contact Office of Undergraduate Admissions: admissions@ucmerced.edu
Optional LOTE not required. Some majors may require Level 3 or 4 LOTE, satisfiable at UCR or through applicable transfer credit.
Revelle and Eleanor Roosevelt College accept Cal-GETC LOTE. Amended form accepted after matriculation. All other UCSD colleges do not require LOTE and won't accept the certification.
All three colleges (Letters & Science, Engineering, Creative Studies) accept completed Cal-GETC to satisfy GE. In Letters & Science where LOTE is required, Cal-GETC fulfills it. Optional certification not required.
No LOTE graduation requirement.
Per the official Norco IGETC document, Area 7 (Ethnic Studies) is effective for students beginning at a CCC in Fall 2023 and beyond. Students with continuous enrollment prior to Fall 2023 may complete the pre-Fall 2023 IGETC pattern without Area 7, replacing it with 9 units from at least two different disciplines in Area 4. This is a common counseling situation for students who started several years ago.
CSU GE Area E (Lifelong Learning and Self Development) is unique to CSU GE Breadth — it does not exist in IGETC or Cal-GETC. GUI-47 Career Exploration and Life Planning is an approved Area E course. Students who completed GUI-47 counting on GE credit should know it only applies to CSU GE Area E. It does not satisfy any area in Cal-GETC or IGETC.
A student who attended a UC campus, left to attend a CCC, and returns to the same UC campus cannot use Cal-GETC. However, per the official Norco Cal-GETC PDF, a student who returns to a different UC campus may use Cal-GETC. Recommend a counseling appointment to confirm any further limitations in either case.
No. CLEP cannot be used for Cal-GETC in any area. CSU may accept CLEP toward CSU GE Breadth, but never Cal-GETC.
3 semester or 4 quarter units. A stand-alone 2-semester-unit course cannot be used. Narrow exception: 2-semester-unit Math and English sequences in Areas 1A and 2 only, if at least two courses are completed with a C or better and the sequence meets Cal-GETC content standards.
Another CCC: Yes, in the Cal-GETC area designated by that CCC on ASSIST — not based on how Norco categorizes a similar course.
CSU or UC: Yes, if the course was applied to a corresponding GE area at that institution and meets Cal-GETC content standards.
Course must carry a prefix of African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/o/x American Studies, Native American Studies, or a recognized variant (Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies, American Indian Studies, etc.). Without such a prefix, the course only qualifies if formally cross-listed with one. See Course Lists tab for current Norco options.
Yes. Per Cal-GETC Standards v1.3 Section 10.2, an IGETC-approved course completed before Fall 2025 can be applied to the same Cal-GETC area, even if phased out. The reverse also applies.
Generally not permitted. Three narrow exceptions: (1) UC/CSU campus formally designates it as lower-division transfer eligible; (2) comparable to a CCC course approved for Cal-GETC; (3) CSU uses it to fulfill lower-division GE in Areas 3A, 3B, or 4 where standards don't differ.
No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units of P/NP toward Cal-GETC certification, excluding credit by examination.
Still separate from Cal-GETC. Still required for CSU graduation. Norco courses: ETS-2, HIST-C1001/C1002 (formerly HIS-6/7), HIS-14/HIST-14, HIS-31, HIS-34, HIS-61, HUM-16, ETS/POLS-21, POLS-C1000/C1000H.
| Area | Requirement | Min units |
|---|---|---|
| 1A English Composition | One course (ENGL-C1000 or C1000H) | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 1B Critical Thinking | One course confirmed for Cal-GETC: ALR-4, ENGL-C1003/C1003H, PHI-11. COMM-3 and PHI-32/MATH-32 confirmed for CSU GE A3 / IGETC A3 — verify Cal-GETC 1B status with Norco Articulation. No AP equivalent. | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 1C Oral Communication | Cal-GETC: COMM-C1000/C1000H only (ASSIST confirmed). CSU GE A1 / IGETC 1C also includes COMM-6, COMM-9, COMM-9H. No AP equivalent. Must be in English. UC does not require oral communication. | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 2 Math & Quantitative Reasoning | One approved Math, Stat, or quantitative course | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 3A Arts | One course emphasizing history, theory, aesthetics, or criticism (not skills or performance) | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 3B Humanities | One course | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 4 Social & Behavioral Sciences | Two courses from two different disciplines | 6 sem / 8 qtr |
| 5A Physical Science | One course. At least one of 5A or 5B must include a lab. | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 5B Biological Science | One course | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
| 5C Science Lab | Embedded in 5A or 5B, or stand-alone lab with lecture co/prerequisite | 1 sem / 1 qtr |
| 6 Ethnic Studies | One course with approved ethnic studies prefix or cross-listed with one. See Course Lists tab. | 3 sem / 4 qtr |
The table below shows when coursework must be completed for fall and spring transfer to each CSU campus. "Spring" means end of the spring semester before your intended transfer term. Where a campus link is available, click through to confirm current requirements directly — policies can change after this document was compiled.
Updated 10/16/25 by C. Flores. Deadlines and links are subject to change. Always direct students to verify directly with the campus admissions office or ASSIST before finalizing plans. San Diego State is listed separately — see note in the table.
Fall Transfer Coursework Deadline = the last term in which you can still be completing coursework and be considered for fall admission. Spring Transfer Coursework Deadline = same logic for spring admission. "Spring" typically means the spring before your intended term. "Summer" means summer before your intended term is acceptable. A blank or "Closed" means that term is not open for transfer admission.
| CSU Campus | Fall Transfer — Coursework Deadline | Spring Transfer — Coursework Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSU Bakersfield | End of Spring | By end of Fall |
| CSU Channel Islands | Spring (Summer 2025 coursework may be considered if final transcripts submitted by deadline) | Fall |
| CSU Chico | Spring | Fall |
| CSU Dominguez Hills | Fall 2026 applicants: all in-progress or planned coursework must be completed by Spring 2026 | Spring 2026 applicants: all in-progress coursework must be completed by Summer 2025 |
| CSU East Bay | Spring | Fall |
| CSU Fresno | Spring | Summer |
| CSU Fullerton | Spring | Summer |
| Cal Poly Humboldt | Summer | Fall |
| CSU Long Beach | Spring | Summer |
| CSU Los Angeles | Spring | Summer |
| CSU Monterey Bay | Spring | Summer |
| CSU Northridge | End of the spring term before the fall semester you intend to enroll | End of the fall term before the spring semester you intend to enroll |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Fall applicants must complete requirements by end of Spring | Spring applicants must complete requirements by end of Fall |
| CSU Sacramento | Summer | Fall |
| CSU San Bernardino | Spring | Spring and/or Summer |
| San Diego State University | Spring | Not open SDSU is not open for Spring 2026 admission and is not accepting applications for that term. |
| San Francisco State University | Spring | Fall |
| San José State University | Spring | Fall |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | Spring | Closed |
| CSU San Marcos | Spring | Summer |
| Sonoma State University | Spring | Fall |
| CSU Stanislaus | Summer | Fall |
Most CSU campuses follow one of three patterns. Knowing which bucket a campus falls into makes advising faster:
| Pattern | Fall deadline | Spring deadline | Campuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most common | Spring | Summer | Fresno, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, San Bernardino, San Marcos |
| Spring / Fall | Spring | Fall | Bakersfield*, Channel Islands*, Chico, Dominguez Hills*, East Bay, SF State, San José State, Sonoma |
| Summer / Fall | Summer | Fall | Cal Poly Humboldt, Sacramento, Stanislaus |
| Special | See notes | See notes | CSUN (end of spring/fall), Cal Poly Pomona (end of spring/fall), SDSU (spring only — no spring admission F2026), Cal Poly SLO (spring only — spring closed) |
* Bakersfield, Channel Islands, and Dominguez Hills have slightly different phrasing — see full table above for exact language.
The notes below are for internal counseling use when advising students on STEM, Engineering, and CIS pathways. Sources are noted for each section.
CHE-3 has always been in the Norco catalog but was previously only offered at RCC and MVC. Per Jody Tyler, Norco is offering its first section of CHE-3 in Spring 2026. One section has been added — if enrollment demand is high, a second section may be added before the term starts.
| Student type | Recommended course | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| STEM majors who need CHE-1A | CHE-3 Fundamentals of Chemistry | Correct preparation sequence for CHE-1A General Chemistry |
| Allied health majors who do NOT need CHE-1A | CHE-2A Introductory Chemistry I | Appropriate level without requiring the CHE-1A pathway |
| Nursing majors specifically | CHE-2A Introductory Chemistry I | CHE-2A includes chapters that meet nursing major requirements. Preferred over CHE-3 for nursing. |
CHE-3 will be offered all four terms (Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter) going forward.
Students occasionally report being told to take PHY-10/11 as preparation for PHY-2A or PHY-4A. This is not accurate. Per Dr. Lindsay Owens (Physics faculty):
"PHY-10 does NOT help students prepare for PHY-2A or PHY-4A. The level is so different — many classes focus on either just a conceptual understanding of phenomena or, at most, very basic single-step algebra. In addition, the pace of the class is such that we cover the broad content of PHY-4A, 4B, and 4C in one semester. So having 3 weeks of conceptual mechanics in PHY-10 does not in any way prep for 2A or 4A."
If a student is anxious about entering PHY-2A or PHY-4A, Dr. Owens is available to point them to self-study resources. The most important preparation is being solid on trigonometry, geometry, algebra, and calculus.
The following changes are coming. Advise students accordingly based on which catalog year they fall under.
| Course | Prerequisite | Corequisite |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-4A Mechanics | MAT-1A (Calculus I) | MAT-1B (Calculus II) |
| PHY-4B Electricity and Magnetism | MAT-1B (Calculus II) | MAT-1C (Calculus III) |
| PHY-4C Heat, Light and Waves | MAT-1B (Calculus II) | MAT-1C (Calculus III) |
ENE classes and the A.S. in Pre-Engineering are offered exclusively at Norco. RCC and MVC do not offer them.
| Course | Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENE-48 MATLAB | — | Yes | — | — |
| ENE-39 | — | Yes | — | — |
| ENE-35B | — | Yes | — | — |
| ENE-35 | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| ENE-30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
When reviewing ASSIST engineering major agreements, students are sometimes given a choice between a CIS course and ENE-48 MATLAB. ENE-48 is the preferred course for all universities when this choice is offered.
For engineering and architecture major prep, there is a known gap on ASSIST for Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). Review Mt. SAC major agreements with students as a supplementary reference when CPP is the target institution.
| Course | Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-2 Differential Equations | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| MAT-1C Calculus III | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| MAT-3 Linear Algebra | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| PHY-4A / 4B / 4C | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Course(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS-7, CIS-11, CIS-17B/C, CIS-18B/C | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| CIS-1A, CIS-5, CIS-17A, CIS-18A, CIS-30A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |