How does Fresno City College's Associate Degree for Transfer work?

I'm considering getting an Associate Degree for Transfer at Fresno City College. How does this program work, and what are the benefits? Can anyone share their experience with transferring to a CSU or UC? Any tips would be awesome!

An Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) from Fresno City College (or any California community college) is a great path to follow as it can facilitate your admission to a California State University (CSU).

When you earn an ADT, you're granted priority admission to a CSU, with a guarantee in a similar major. That means you'll be considered other applicants.

One of the real benefits is that an ADT guarantees you junior standing at the CSU. This means that your general education and major preparation courses will be considered complete. So you should be able to focus solely on your upper-division major coursework, potentially saving you both time and money.

Although the ADT program does not provide guaranteed admission to the University of California (UC) system, students with an ADT who are transferring to a UC could receive a slight bump in their chances of admission, since UC schools are generally familiar with the ADT system, even if the agreement isn't the same as at CSU schools.

When planning your courses, review the "Transfer Model Curriculum" for your major, which outlines the classes you should take to be best prepared for your degree at CSU since not all majors are available for the ADT.

Finally, I'd recommend meeting with your college counselor as soon as you can. They can guide you through the specifics and support your planning and application process. It's also crucial to align your class requirements and make sure you're on track to meet the ADT requirements. And don’t forget to apply for the ADT — obtaining the degree isn’t automatic!

I hope this information has been helpful. Good luck on your journey!