What is an Associate Degree?

The Associate degree typically takes two years to complete and is the first step in earning a Bachelor’s Degree. After completing the Associate degree students can transfer as a third-year student (“Junior”) to a university to complete the second half of their Bachelor Degree requirements. Pierce’s university transfer agreements and high transfer rates allow our online students to complete an undergraduate degree at a reduced cost without housing and travel expenses.

What is an Associate Degree for Transfer? Los Angeles Pierce College offers a way to help you transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus. The simplified process allows students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to attain guaranteed admission to the CSU system and priority consideration into your major or one deemed similar and enter as a junior.

What does an ADT require?

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

• The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
• The major requirements of the degree. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major. Minimum grade point average of 2.0

What are the benefits of an ADT?

• Guaranteed admission to the CSU system to earn a B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Priority consideration for acceptance into your major (or one deemed similar).
• Transfer after completing only 60 units. Enter the CSU system with junior standing.