Understanding Cypress College's Associate Degree for Transfer

I'm confused about the associate degree for transfer at Cypress College. How does this program ensure that credits transfer smoothly to Cal State universities? Any experiences or tips on navigating this process would be helpful!

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at Cypress College is a special degree program designed specifically to streamline the transfer process to the California State University (CSU) system, including all 23 campuses.

When you earn an ADT, you'll also be guaranteed admission to one of the CSU campuses, although it may not be your first-choice campus. Additionally, the CSUs will prioritize your application since you have an ADT. That said, admission into impacted programs or campuses may still be competitive.

To make sure your credits transfer smoothly, the degree paths for ADTs are designed to align with the lower-division general education requirements and lower-division major prerequisites at the CSUs. What this means practically is that you won’t need to take additional lower-cost coursework at the CSU campus you transfer to if you've completed an ADT in a similar major.

However, it's very important to work closely with your academic advisor throughout your time at Cypress College to ensure you're taking the appropriate courses for your chosen ADT. You should also compare the ADT curriculum with the requirements for your intended major at your target CSU campus to ensure a smooth transition.

Additionally, make use of the tools provided by the California Community Colleges' website, like the "Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) track" search feature, which can give you more information about which CSUs offer a bachelor's degree that aligns with your Cypress College ADT. These tools can help you plan your educational path and understand the requirements of various transfer programs.

Lastly, remember that each school’s transfer process might differ slightly, so it’s worth checking out the specific CSU campus’s transfer admissions page and reaching out to transfer admission staff for further clarification.