ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (ADT)


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Los Angeles Pierce College has been named a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education for exemplary work in awarding Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) to Latinx students.


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Earning an AA-T or AS-T provides a number of benefits for students planning to transfer into the California State University (CSU) system, including:

Guaranteed admission into the CSU system (no guarantee to a specific campus) Allows students to use the same GE and Major Prep courses for transfer to some CSU campuses Guarantees a 60 unit (Los Angeles Pierce College) + 60 (CSU) unit pathway to CSU graduation

To get the full benefit, students must:

Apply to a CSU in a major that is deemed similar to the major at Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) Indicate on their CSU application that they will complete the AA-T or AS-T Petition for degree verification early by making an appointment with a Counselor

AA-T or AS-T degrees are currently available in the following majors at LAPC

Degrees

Degree Requirements

 

2 yr. Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC  
Administration of Justice AS-T Administration of Justice Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Agriculture-Animal Science AS-T (This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025) Degree Requirements Agriculture-Animal Science Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Agriculture-Plant Science AS-T Agriculture-Plant Science Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T

Anthropology AA-T

(This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025)

Degree Requirements Anthropology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Art History AA-T Art History Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Biology AS-T Biology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Business Administration 1.0 AS-T (MUST have Catalog Rights Prior to Fall 2021) Degree Requirements Archived Program - No Program Map Available CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Business Administration 2.0 AS-T Business Administration Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Communication Studies 1.0 AA-T (MUST have Catalog Rights prior to Spring 2024) Degree Requirements Archived Program - No Program Map Available CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC

Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T            

(Effective Spring 2024)

 

Communication Studies 2.0 Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC

Computer Science AS-T

(COMING SOON)

Degree Requirements

(COMING SOON)

Computer Science

(COMING SOON)

CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Early Childhood Education AS-T Early Childhood Education Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Economics AA-T Economics Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Elementary Teacher Education Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC

English AA-T

(This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025)

Degree Requirements English Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC

Environmental Science

(This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025)

Degree Requirements Environmental Science CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T Film, Television & Electronic Media Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Geography AA-T Geography Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Geology AS-T Geology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
History AA-T History Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T

Hospitality Management AS-T

 

Hospitality Management Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Journalism AA-T Journalism Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Kinesiology AA-T Kinesiology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T

Law, Public Policy and Society AS-T

(This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025)

Degree Requirements Law, Public Policy and Society Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC

Mathematics AS-T

(This degree has been revised and is under review for Fall 2025)

Degree Requirements Mathematics Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Music AA-T Music Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Philosophy AA-T Philosophy Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Physics AS-T Physics Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Political Science AA-T Political Science Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Psychology AA-T Psychology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Social Justice Studies AA-T (MUST have Catalog Rights Prior to Spring 2024) Degree Requirements Archived Program - No Program Map Available CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T TMC
Social Justice Studies General AA-T (Effective Spring 2024) Social Justice Studies Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Sociology AA-T Sociology Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Spanish AA-T Spanish Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Studio Arts AA-T Studio Arts Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T
Theatre Arts AA-T Theatre Arts Program Map CSU Campuses that accept this AD-T

CSU Coursework Information after Transferring with an AD-T

Some CSUs may require specific major coursework from ASSIST. Check with the CSU campus for further information.

Below are CSU Campus Websites with Guidelines for Students Entering with an AD-T

What’s the difference between traditional AA/AS and the new AA-T/AS-T degrees?
AA-T/AS-T degrees were developed with CSUs to streamline transfers. While some course requirements overlap with traditional AA/AS degrees, others differ. Check www.assist.org for specifics.

Will an AA-T/AS-T help if I have a low GPA?
Not significantly. Good grades still matter, especially for competitive majors or campuses. However, AA-T/AS-T degrees may offer a small admission advantage at some CSUs. Check campus websites for details.

Can I change my major after transferring with an AA-T/AS-T?
Possibly, but it may void the 60 + 60 unit transfer guarantee. Some programs restrict major changes, so don't assume you'll be able to switch.

Should I still get a traditional AA/AS if there's no AA-T/AS-T in my major?
Yes. Earning a traditional degree is still valuable and often overlaps with CSU transfer requirements. Speak with a counselor to explore your options.

How do I know if my Pierce College major aligns with a CSU major?
Ask a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, or check the “Degree with a Guarantee” website.

Can I complete an AA-T/AS-T at another college if Pierce doesn’t offer it?
Yes, but consult a counselor first. Each college has its own degree requirements, including residency unit minimums.

Can I earn both an AA-T/AS-T and a traditional AA/AS?
Yes. If you meet the requirements, you can earn both—even in the same subject (i.e.  AS-T in Early Childhood Education and AA in Child Development).

The ADT Commitment is the Independent California College and University sector's adaptation of the ADT pathway. While similar to the CSU ADT, there are also some differences due to the independent nature of the state's nonprofit institutions:

  • Unlike CSU, AICCU institutions are not part of a system and each campus has its own admission and graduation requirements.
  • If an ADT transfer student meets all the requirements of admission to a participating institution, admission is guaranteed to that college as opposed to a system.

The ADT Commitment is:

  • Guaranteed admission for the ADT students meeting admission requirements;
  • Guarantees a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units will transfer;
  • Guarantees the student starts with junior standing.

Visit the AICCU website for more information.

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Office Hours and Location

Remote Office Hours
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Fridays: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed

In-Person Hours*
Mondays to Fridays: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
*Subject to Change

Center will be closed:

  • MLK Day Monday: January 16th 
  • President's Weekend:
     Friday - Monday, Feb 17th -20th   
  • Spring Break:
    Thursday, March 30th – Friday, April 7th  
  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 29th 

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