Assist.org and finding your CSU/UC Major Requirements

How to Use Assist.org for Transfer Major Requirements

Overview of Assist.org

• Assist.org is a website designed to provide essential information regarding the transfer process from California Community Colleges to UC and CSU campuses.

• Users can find details about which campuses offer their desired major, required courses for that major, and what courses are transferable.

Navigating Assist.org

• The "Exploring Majors" section allows users to select their area of interest (e.g., Art and Design) and view related majors offered by UC or CSU campuses.

• Clicking on a specific major link directs users to the department page of that school, where they can explore different areas of concentration within the major.

Finding Articulation Agreements

• The center column titled "search below for articulation agreements" is crucial for identifying necessary courses for transferring from a community college to a Cal State or UC.

• Users can also check the "search below for transferable courses" section by selecting their community college (e.g., Santa Monica College).

Understanding Articulation Agreements

• An articulation agreement outlines the course equivalencies between a community college and a Cal State or UC.

• To find an agreement, users input their current college (e.g., Santa Monica College) and the target institution (e.g., Northridge), then click on "view agreements."

Reading Articulation Agreements

• Each agreement typically includes sections such as general information, lower division major requirements, and may vary in detail depending on the school.

• Important information is usually found at the top of the agreement; lower division preparation courses are listed at the bottom.

Course Equivalencies Explained

• For example, completing Anthro 1 or Anthro 5 at Santa Monica College fulfills requirements for Anthro 151 at Northridge.

• Students should list all relevant courses from their community college that meet transfer requirements as outlined in these agreements.

Additional Notes on Agreements

• Some majors may have more complex agreements with additional elective options; students should consult instructors or counselors if no courses are articulated.

• If an agreement states "no course articulated," it indicates that students must take those courses upon transferring or seek them out at another community college before transferring.