A Guaranteed Path to the CSU

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees provide a guaranteed pathway into the California State University system and are intended for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. 

What are the benefits to this type of degree?

  • Guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system. Admission is not guaranteed to a particular campus or major.
  • Priority admission consideration for your local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to your community college major. This priority does not guarantee admissions to a specific major or campus.
  • Students are required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a Bachelor’s Degree unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major.

Which degrees for transfer does Skyline College offer?

Skyline College offers many AA-T and AS-T degrees. You can explore all of the options in our catalog, and reach out to the Transfer Center for more information.

You can filter by "Transfer Degrees" in our Catalog's List of Programs to find all current transfer degree options.

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What are the requirements to earn an AA-T or AS-T Degree?

To earn an AA-T or AS-T degree, a student must:

  • Complete your General Education requirements
  • Complete the required major requirements for the AA-T or AS-T major
    • A minimum 18 units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major as detailed in the Skyline College catalog.
    • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (Title 5 § 55063))
  • Complete 60 CSU transferable units (including the General Education and major requirements)

Who may not benefit from earning this type of degree?

An AA-T or AS-T may not be the best option for students who only wish to transfer to a specific CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with their Skyline College counselor to help them plan for their degree and transfer.

More Information on Associate Degrees for Transfer

I Can Go to College is a collaboration between the California Community Colleges and the California State University (CSU) system, and is a student-friendly workshop that provides detailed information about the Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T), including detailed information about the programs, resources, and contacts.