Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) is designed to facilitate transfer admission to a CSU campus in a similar major as a student has pursued at Santa Monica College. A current list of schools and the degrees they deem to be similar to majors they offer can be found at smc.edu/adt.

Students considering transfer to a UC, private, or out-of-state school should consult a counselor regarding that institution’s transfer requirements.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements to CSU

An Associate Degree for Transfer is granted upon successful completion of a program of study with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework and a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units, including: 

• Completion of the academic path with a grade of C or higher in each course, or with a P if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, and the P is equal to a C or higher (Title 5 §55063); 
• Completion of one of the following general education patterns: CSU GE or Cal-GETC. (Please note: Students transferring to CSU must complete Cal-GETC Area 1C);
• Completion of a minimum of 12 semester units of degree-applicable coursework at Santa Monica College.

Students interested in earning an Associate Degree for Transfer should consult with a counselor before enrolling for classes at SMC. Additionally, while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission, some majors and campuses may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for details.

Explore the ADT Majors Offered at Santa Monica College

* Students may complete the degree requirements fully online.

** Business Administration 2.0 - Students who began college Fall 2022 or later, must follow this version.

*** Communication Studies 2.0 - Students who began college Fall 2023 or later.

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Find out which CSU campuses deem your degree similar to their major

ADT Majors & Campus Search

Associate Degree for Transfer Program with California Private Colleges/Universities 

List of Participating California Private Colleges/Universities

What Does an ADT to an AICCU mean?

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

• 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.

• A full list of AICCU ADT Participating Institutions and majors accepted