What is the process for checking transfer equivalency at California community colleges?

I'm attending a community college in California and need to check how my courses align with a four-year university. What's the best way to determine transfer equivalency? Is there a specific system I should use?

Yes, there's a comprehensive, statewide system in California to assist community college students with this, called ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer).

Here's how you can use ASSIST:

1. Go to the ASSIST website. ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that provides details on how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

2. Select your community college from the dropdown menu. This is the school you are currently attending or have attended in the past.

3. Choose the school you wish to transfer to. This option will tell you which courses are transferrable to a particular college or university.

4. Choose a department or major to see equivalency. You'll be able to view equivalencies for general education requirements or for your specific major.

One thing to note about ASSIST is that the course equivalency data is updated regularly, reflecting the most current agreements between the institutions. So it's crucial to check back often to ensure the courses you're taking or planning to take will still fulfill the requirements for your intended major at the four-year institution.

Also, remember to meet with your academic or transfer counselor to discuss your plans, they can be very helpful for providing guidance. While ASSIST is an invaluable tool, it does not replace the personalized advice an advisor can give, particularly for more complicated scenarios, like intersegmental general education transfer curriculum (IGETC), transfer admission guarantees (TAG), or for students with multiple educational goals.