Associate Degree for Transfer

Secure Your Place at a Four-Year University

Foothill College stands out as one of California's premier transfer institutions, dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of transferring to a four-year university.

Our Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Pathway is designed to support you in completing both your major preparation and general education requirements at a California community college. By following this pathway, you can secure a guaranteed spot at participating four-year universities.

Guaranteed Pathway for College Transfer With your Associate Degree (ADT) for Transfer, you have options. Your ADT guarantees admission into the California State University (CSU) system; however, please note that admission to a specific campus or major is not guaranteed. You may also consider other colleges within the partnered networks, which include: Historically Black colleges and universities. Fully-online colleges. Out-of-state and independent universities. Non-profit universities in California.

Benefits of the ADT Pathway

An ADT gets you guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior standing (not to a particular campus or program).

• Save time and money. Take only the courses you need.Start at CSU as a junior (admission not guaranteed to a particular campus or major). You should not have to repeat community college courses.
• Your ADT gives you a special GPA advantage when you apply to a CSU impacted campus or program.
• Earn priority admission consideration for your local CSU campus or to a program similar to your community college major.
• You will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major).
• You'll be eligible for Winter or Spring admission for CSU campuses that require completion of the ADT to apply.

Getting Started on Your ADT Pathway

• Develop a personalized education plan with a counselor to meet your transfer goals.
• Get plugged into the vast wrap-around services to support you during your time at Foothill College such as tutoring, counseling, basic needs, etc.
• Receive support completing your transfer with the Counseling Department and Transfer Center.

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Steps to Complete Your ADT

Transfer and ADT Resources Explore helpful tools and links designed to support your transfer journey. From degree planning and transcript requests to CSU and UC transfer resources, these guides make it easier to stay organized, meet requirements, and confidently move from Foothill College to your next destination. Make a Counseling Appointment I Can Go To College website CSU Similar ADT Majors list Foothill College Degrees & Certificates Order Your Transcripts Transfer Center

Opting Out of the ADT

If you have chosen an ADT major by mistake or wish to opt out of the ADT Pathway, please complete this survey.