How Does Foothill College's Credit Transfer Setup Work?

I'm planning on attending Foothill College and want to understand how credit transfer works, especially if I want to go to a CSU or a UC. How do they handle the process, and are there specific classes that transfer easiest?

Foothill College has articulation agreements with a variety of universities, including all of the UC and CSU campuses. These articulation agreements outline what coursework at Foothill College will transfer to another university.

To identify which courses will transfer, Foothill College uses Assist.org, the California state-wide system that provides transfer information for students planning to transfer from a California Community College to a UC or CSU.

On this site, you can select Foothill College and the CSU or UC institution you're interested in transferring to and see which courses are equivalent between the schools. The information is broken down by major and general education requirements.

For those planning on transferring to a UC or CSU, there's also the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum), a series of courses that community college students can use to satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any UC or CSU.

There's also the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), also known as the "Degree with a Guarantee." Earning this degree at a California Community College guarantees admission to a CSU, in a similar field of study, but not to a specific campus.

Lastly, it's crucial to regularly meet with a counselor at Foothill College who can help you map out your academic plan. They can assist you in choosing the classes that will apply to your major at the university you plan to transfer to, ensuring a smoother transfer process.

Remember, while some courses might be transferable, they may not meet the requirements for your intended major. So it's important to be proactive in understanding what courses align with your academic goals.