Changes and Updates:

Courses, Degrees, and Transfer Information

Big changes are here and will continue each year to help you graduate faster and transfer smoothly – whether you're just starting out, coming back, or already here. With new statewide course numbering, CAL-GETC general education patterns, and Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), transferring from Mt. SAC to a university is now easier than ever.

Review Your Courses
Before registering, confirm you're enrolling in the correct courses under the new numbering system.
Follow CAL-GETC
If you started at Mt. SAC in Fall 2025 or after and plan to transfer, follow CAL-GETC – the integrated GE pattern for both CSU and UC.
Get an Education Plan
Meet with a counselor before reaching 15 units to create or update your education plan.
Understand Your ADT (AAT or AST)
Understand Your ADT (AAT or AST)
If you've chosen an ADT major, meet with a counselor - your path automatically aligns with SU transfer requirements.
Utilize Resources
Counselors are an excellent resource to help you stay on track, and so is the Transfer Center. Visit early and visit often-download the Navigate App to help you find resources and create to-do lists. It's never too early to plan ahead.

Common Course Numbering (CCN)
Mt. SAC is updating course numbers to match other California colleges statewide. Don't worry. Your completed courses still count! Check the complete list of courses with new names & numbers.

New GE Pattern: CAL-GETC
As of Fall 2025, CAL-GET replaced both CSU GE Breadth and IGETC for new students. One GE pattern covers both CSU and UC transfer - simplifying your path significantly.

ADT Pathways
If you've chosen a major with an Associate Degree for Transfer (AAT or AST), your academic path automatically aligns with CSU transfer requirements, guaranteeing admission to one of the 23 CSU campuses if you meet requirements.

More Courses have New Names & Numbers

Mt. SAC continues transitioning to the statewide Common Course Numbering (CCN) system.

Beginning Fall 2026, additional courses will have new names and numbers that align with the same courses across California community colleges. These changes also apply to related Honors courses with an “H” after the number such as ENGL C1000H.

Subject	Previous Course Name & Number	New Course Name & Number
Art History	AHIS 4 History of Western Art: Prehistoric through Gothic	ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistoric to Medieval Era
Art History	AHIS 5 History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern	ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from Renaissance to Comtemporary
Business	BUSC 1A Principles of Macroeconomics	ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics
Business	BUSC 1B Principles of Microeconomics	ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics
Speech Communication	SPCH 1A Public Speaking	COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
English	ENGL 1A Freshman Composition	ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing
English	ENGL 1C Critical Thinking and Writing	ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
English	ENGL 1B Introduction to Literary Types	ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature
History	HIST 7 History of the United States to 1877	HIST C1001 United States History to 1877
History	HIST 8 History of the United States since 1865	HIST C1002 United States History since 1865
Politial Science	POLI 1 Introduction to American Government and Politics	POLS C1000 American Government and Politics
Psychology	PSYC 1A Introduction to Psychology	PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology

NOTE: Stay informed. For a full list, visit the Portal Announcements

Meet with a Counselor

Counselors can help you decide on your educational and career pathway and create an educational plan.

Download the Navigate App

Create your to-do lists, view your schedule and major, get access to campus resources and study buddies, apply for campus jobs, and so much more.

Visit the Transfer Center

As you prepare for transfer, a transfer specialist can help guide you through the university application process.