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Associate Degree for Transfer Pathway (AB 928)

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

Explore Your Options for ADT Majors and Colleges

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Check out icangotocollege.com to choose your ADT path with one of the California Community Colleges partner institutions.

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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

Benefits

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

See more benefits to choosing the ADT, including the UC Transfer advantage.

Requirements

Review the full list of requirements, including important dates and deadlines.

Meet with a counselor

Schedule an appointment with a counselor for the following:

Review ADT template
Create personalized education plan
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Verify Degree and Explore Degree Pathway

Stay on the Pathway

Access LRC Tutoring Services — Learn about our STEM Center, Writing and Language Center, and Pass the Torch programs and use them for success in all your courses.
Join a Learning Community – Umoja, Puente, Humanities Mellon Scholars, Honors
Meet with a Counseslor — at least one a quarter!

Transfer

Petition to Graduate with an ADT

Steps to Petition for Degree

Dates & Deadlines

Fall 2024 Degree for Transfer — to graduate with an ADT in fall quarter, meet with a counselor by Oct. 1, 2024.
Spring 2025 Degree for Transfer — to graduate with an ADT in spring quarter, meet with a counselor by Feb, 28, 2025.

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

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