Explore Coastline's articulation agreements with four-year institutions designed to streamline and simplify the transfer process.
Transfer Articulation
In higher education, articulation refers to the process of developing formal agreements that identify courses from one institution (the sending institution) as equivalent to or acceptable in place of specific requirements at another institution (the receiving institution).
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Course articulation ensures that students who complete approved courses have received the necessary instruction and achieved comparable learning outcomes, allowing for a smooth transfer without repeating coursework.
Articulated courses support student transfer from community colleges to four-year institutions by meeting general education, major, or elective requirements. Some articulated courses may also be required for admission to specific universities.
Articulated courses generally fall into three categories:
- Course-to-Course Equivalency-Directly equivalent courses.
- Major Preparation-Courses that meet major-specific requirements.
- General Education-Courses that satisfy GE patterns, such as CSU GE Breadth or IGETC.
Courses that transfer but do not fulfill specific requirements are classified as electives.
Coastline College maintains articulation agreements with the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems, as well as many California private and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Coastline’s Articulation Officer (AO) oversees these agreements, collaborating with faculty to ensure course alignment and supporting students through transfer pathways like Cal-GETC, IGETC, CSU GE Breadth, and the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT).
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UC Articulation Agreements
Each of the nine University of California (UC) campuses maintains its own articulation agreement with Coastline College. Campus-specific articulation information by major per UC campus is provided through Assist.org:- Berkeley
- Davis
- Irvine
- Los Angeles
- Merced
- Riverside
- San Diego
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Cruz
- UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
- UCSF School of Dentistry (Graduate School)
- UCSF School of Pharmacy (Graduate School)
Option 3: Transfer IGETC General Education
UC Transfer Information
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Six University of California (UC) campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, students receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.
Six UC Campuses that offer TAG:Additional information on the UC transfer guarantee and TAG eligibility:
Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)
The UC Transfer Admission Planner or UC TAP is a free online tool for California community college students to plan and track their coursework as they prepare to transfer to a University of California (UC) campus.
Students, pursuing a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) with one of six participating UC campuses, need to complete TAG. Students can input completed and planned coursework at any stage of their college journey.
UC TAP helps track progress toward UC’s transfer requirements, opens communication between the UC and transfer student, and allows UC staff to provide personalized guidance.
Create or sign in to your UC TAP account today! UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP)
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CSU Articulation Agreements
All twenty-three California State University (CSU) campuses maintain their own specific articulation agreement with Coastline. Campus-specific articulation information by major per CSU campus is provided through Assist.org:
- Cal Poly Humboldt
- Cal Poly Pomona
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Bakersfield
- Channel Islands
- Chico
- Dominguez Hills
- East Bay
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Maritime Academy
- Monterey Bay
- Northridge
- Sacramento
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Marcos
- Sonoma
- Stanislaus
Option 2: Cal-GETC General Education
Transfer Information: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
Enroll in an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at Coastline to have a competitive transfer application and be guaranteed admission to a CSU campus.
Coastline offers over 20 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) majors—ranging from Art to Spanish! Explore Coastline's ADT Majors.
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California Private and Out-of-State University Articulation Agreements with Coastline College:
- Academy of Art University
- Arizona State University
- Azusa Pacific University
- Biola University
- Chapman University
- Concordia University
- Embry Riddle University
- Hope International University
- National University
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Strayer University
- Thomas Edison State University
- University of La Verne
- University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly University of Maryland Univ. College)
- University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)
- University of the Pacific
- University of Redlands
- USC
- Western Governors University (WGU)
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