The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is a specialized degree offered at California Community Colleges that helps students prepare for a smooth transition to the California State University (CSU) system. Students who complete an ADT and meet CSU minimum eligibility requirements receive guaranteed admission to the CSU system.

In some cases, ADT students may receive a GPA boost when applying to competitive campuses or majors, increasing their chances of admission. Once enrolled at a CSU in a similar degree program, students have the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree with as few as 60 additional semester units or 90 quarter units.

To stay on track, students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an education plan, explore ADT-aligned majors, and ensure all requirements are met. Students should also be mindful to apply to universities on time and meet all admissions deadlines.

 

Explore MSJC ADT majors listed below to find out which is right for you:

A.A.-T / A.S.-T Degrees Offered at MSJC

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) is a dual admission program between California Community Colleges and the California State University (CSU) system that helps students secure a clear path to transfer. Eligible students can receive guaranteed admission to a specific CSU campus and major, personalized guidance from CSU representatives, and a structured plan that must complete transfer requirements within three years.

Students are eligible if they are enrolling in a community college after high school (including those who took dual enrollment or summer courses immediately after graduation) and have not completed college coursework beyond that. Because this program requires students to enter into a TSP agreement before beginning college coursework, interested students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor as soon as possible to determine eligibility and get started.

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) differs from an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in that TSP provides early, dual admission and guarantees a specific CSU campus and major, while an ADT guarantees admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily a specific campus or program.

 

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The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a program offered by select University of California (UC) campuses that provides guaranteed admission to a specific UC campus and major for students who meet all requirements. TAG allows students to plan ahead by securing a transfer pathway early while completing their coursework at MSJC.

Each UC campus has its own eligibility criteria, GPA requirements, and deadlines, and not all majors are eligible for TAG. To stay on track, students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor early to develop an education plan and ensure all TAG requirements are completed on time.

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California Community College students who have completed an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) or at least 30 transferable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA are eligible for guaranteed admission to participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Additional benefits may include application fee waivers, priority housing, and junior-level transfer status. Because opportunities and requirements may vary by institution, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review eligibility and plan their transfer pathway

 

Explore the list of Participating HBCUs Below

 

The UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) strengthens your application and increases your chances of admission to UCLA as a transfer student. By completing MSJC’s Honors Program, students become TAP-certified and receive priority consideration for admission to majors within UCLA’s College of Letters and Science, including select programs such as public health, public affairs, and education and social transformation.

MSJC Honors Program Requirements:

To participate in TAP, students must complete the MSJC Honors Program, which includes:

• Maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA (and 3.0 GPA in honors coursework)

• Complete English 101 in the first semester and transfer-level math by the second semester

• Enroll in at least one honors course each semester

• Complete a minimum of 5 honors courses (15 units) across multiple disciplines

• Participate in Honors seminars and activities (including 200 activity points)

• Meet regularly with an Honors counselor for academic planning

• Successfully complete all Honors Program requirements and petition for completion

 

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Academy of Art University (Fine Arts)

• Articulation Agreements TBA

Art Institute of California University

Biola University

• Articulation Agreements

California Baptist University 

• Transfer Agreement

California Lutheran University (IGETC)

Chamberlain University 

• Education Agreement

Claremont Lincoln University

• Articulation Agreement

Design Institute of San Diego (General Education) 

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)

• MSJC and FIDM Transfer Equivalencies

Hope International University

• General Education Transfer Guide

La Sierra University (Major and General Education)

• La Sierra Associates Degree for Transfer
• Transfer Equivalencies

Loma Linda University (Major and General Education) 

• Loma Linda Allied Health Programs
• Loma Linda Nursing
• Loma Linda Dentistry
• Loma Linda Dental Hygiene

Occidental College

Point Loma Nazarene University

• Transfer Agreement
• PLNU/MSJC Partnership Discount

UMass Global (formerly Brandman University)

• Transfer Credit and Articulation
• TES
• Transferology
• Transfer Guide: Associate of Arts General Education
• Transfer Guide: Applied Studies
• Transfer Guide: Business Administration
• Transfer Guide: Communications & Media
• Transfer Guide: Criminal Justice
• Transfer Guide: Cybersecurity
• Transfer Guide: Early Childhood Education
• Transfer Guide: General Education
• Transfer Guide: Human Resources
• Transfer Guide: Information Technology
• Transfer Guide: Legal Studies
• Transfer Guide: Liberal Studies
• Transfer Guide: Organizational Leadership
• Transfer Guide: Psychology
• Transfer Guide: Social Work

University of La Verne

University of Redlands

• Transfer Equivalency Portal

University of Southern California

• USC Transfer Credit Services
• Transfer Planning Guides
• Articulation Agreements
• Articulation Histories

West Coast University

• Articulation Agreement
• Business Administration
• Business Health Administration

Western Governors University

Westmont College

Western Undergraduate Exchange

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students who are residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.
• List of Participating WUE Colleges and Universities

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Arizona State University  (Transfer Services)

• Transfer simplified with MyPath2ASU

Bellevue University

• Bellevue University and MSJC Partnership
• Transferring to Bellevue from MSJC

Boise State University

Capella University Online Degrees (General Education) 

Charter Oak State College (General Education)

Grand Canyon University

• Articulation Agreement
• RN-BSN Program

Grantham University

• Grantham at a Glance
• Grantham University – RN to BSN Program Overview
• Grantham University Nursing Program Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding

Southern New Hampshire University

• MSJC to SNHU Online Program Pathway
• AS Nursing to BS Nursing
• Online RN to MSN Accelerated Option 
• AS Technical Degrees to Online BS Technical Management

University of Phoenix (General Education)

• Bachelor of Science Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Management
• RN-BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program
• BSN-MSN-DNP program
• Bachelor of Science in Health Management
• Course Transfer Guide
• MSJC Student/Employee Discount

Upper Iowa University