Articulation & Transfer FAQs

FAQs

For questions and answers not listed on this page, students may drop by the Transfer Center to consult with a counselor or schedule an appointment.

Articulation

• What is an articulation agreement?

  Articulation agreements are formal agreements established between two educational institutions (e.g. between a California community college (CCC) and California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus). The De Anza College (DAC) Articulation and Transfer Services Office works to establish pathways for transfer students to view how identified DAC courses will count towards baccalaureate degree requirements at a transfer college or university.

• Where can I find articulation agreements?

  ASSIST.org is the official repository of articulation agreements for California public colleges and universities.

  Articulation agreements between DAC and California private or out-of-state colleges and universities may be established by major or by general education requirements and may be found on the transfer institution's website or on the Articulation Agreements page.

• Which De Anza College courses transfer to a university?

  In general, the UC will accept most DAC courses numbered 1-49 while the CSU will accept DAC courses numbered 1-99. However, it is important to be aware that transfer credit may be limited by the CSU or UC or both for certain DAC courses.

  To determine which DAC courses are transferable to the CSU and UC and whether or not any transfer credit limitations apply to specific courses, refer to ASSIST and view information by selecting 'De Anza College/UC - Transferable Course Agreement' or 'De Anza College/CSU - Transferable Courses'

  Many private and out-of-state universities award credit for UC-transferable coursework, however, students planning to transfer to a California private or out-of-state college or university should contact the admissions office of the transfer institution as early as possible to review their transfer credit policy and to determine how and which DAC courses will receive transfer credit.

  Official evaluation of transferable courses from DAC does not usually occur until after receipt of an admission application and all required documents are submitted to the transfer institution.

• What is the difference between transferable vs. articulated courses?

  Although the two terms may be used interchangeably, there is an important difference between the terms "transferable" and "articulated".

  Transferable courses

  • A transferable course is a course taken at one college or university that can be used for unit credit at another institution. This does not indicate how the course can be used to fulfill a subject matter requirement at a university campus.
  • A course that is CSU-transferable (or baccalaureate level) is accepted for unit credit at any CSU campus. Transferability to CSU is determined by the community college that offers the course.
  • A course that is UC-transferable is accepted for credit at any UC campus. The UC Office of the President determines if a course is UC-transferable.

  Articulated Courses

  • An articulated course is a course taken at one college or university that can be used to satisfy subject matter requirements (major or GE) at another institution. Except for a handful of exceptions, all articulated courses must first be transferable. It is important to remember, however, that not all transferable courses are articulated for major or GE and may simply transfer as elective units.

 Frequently Asked Questions?

• 1. What does transfer mean?
• 2. What is the difference between an associate degree and a bachelor's degree?
• 3. What is the difference between lower division and upper division courses?
• 4. What is articulation?
• 5. What are Articulation Agreements?
• 6. What's the difference between transferable and articulated coursework?
• 7. What is the difference between the CSU and UC schools?
• 8. What is the difference between a semester and a quarter?
• 8. How many units do I need to transfer?
• 9. If I earn an Associate degree, will I be prepared to transfer?
• 10. Do I need to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in order to transfer?
• 11. Is there a maximum number of units that I can transfer?
• 12. What if I take more than 105 transferable units?
• 13. What is the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for transfer admission?
• 14. What is a competitive GPA for transfer?
• 15. What is General Education (GE)?
• 16. What is CSU GE Breadth?
• 17. What is IGETC?
• 18. What is GE certification?
• 19. What is an impacted or selective major?
• 20. How do I find out which classes at DAC are transferable?
• 21. Do I have to declare a major and can I change it after I transfer?
• 22. How do I find out about the transfer requirements of any particular school?
• 23. When do I apply to transfer and what if I missed a deadline?
• 24 . What is a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAG)?
• 25. I have attended another college, how do I know if these courses transfer?

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DISCLAIMER:  The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student.  The information posted on this website is designed to assist students in obtaining the most accurate transfer-related information possible.  However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact admission to a transfer college or university.

Students are encouraged to meet as early as possible in their academic careers and periodically with a DAC counselor or academic advisor to develop a Student Education Plan and with a transfer college or university admissions representative to confirm their choice of classes.