Students may earn credit for Advanced Placement (AP) test with scores 3, 4, and 5. AP Credit can be used to meet California State University General Education (CSUGE) Breadth and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Credit (IGETC). Students must turn in AP exam results to the Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Admission and Records Office. The table below lists how the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) will accept AP credit to meet CSU and IGETC general education areas and the minimum units awarded toward each general education area. The table also lists the minimum CSU and UC units accepted toward the 60 units needed to meet transfer admission unit requirements. The CSU or UC campus to which the student transfers determines the total number of units awarded for Advanced Placement examinations and the applicability to other graduation requirements. A table that list how AP is accepted for Mt. SAC general education is available in the Academic Policies and Requirements section.

AP Examinations in CSU/UC 

College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

1. If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate.
2. Students who pass AP Chemistry earn 6 CSU semester units of credit. Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply 4 semester units to area B1+B3 of GE Breadth. Tests after Fall of 2009 may apply 6 semester units to area B1+B3.
3. Students who pass AP Environmental Science earn 4 CSU semester units of credit. Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply to either B1+B3 or B2+B3. Fall of 09 or later, those credits may only apply to B1+B3. 
4. Students who pass AP French Language, German Language, Spanish Language, and Spanish Literature earn 6 CSU semester units of credit. Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply 6 semester units to area C2 of GE Breadth. Tests after Fall 2009 may apply 3 semester units to area C2.
5. Students seeking certification in GE Breadth prior to transfer must have passed the test before Fall 2009.
6. Students seeking certification in GE Breadth prior to transfer must have passed the test before Fall 2010.
7. If a student passes more than one AP exam in physics, only six semester units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate, and only four semester units of credit may be applied to a certification in GE Breadth. Students who pass AP Physics B earn 6 CSU semester units of credit.  Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply 6 CSU semester units to area B1+B3 of GE Breadth. Tests after Fall of 2009 may apply 4 semester units to area B1+B3.
8. At all UC Campuses, a maximum of 8 quarter units are allowed in each of the following areas: Art (Studio), English, Mathematics, Music and Physics. A maximum of 4 quarter units are allowed in Computer Science.
9. Students who take the Calculus BC examination and earn a subscore of 3 or higher on the Calculus AB portion will receive UC credit for the Calculus AB examination, even if they do not receive a score of 3 or higher on the BC examination.
10. The UC will grant credit for the full Music Theory exam. Students who earn only a subscore will not receive exam credit.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams

Students may earn credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) test with a score* of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams.  IB credit can be used to meet the California State University General Education (CSUGE) Breadth and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Credit (IGETC).  Student must turn in IB exam results the Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Admissions and Records Office.  The table below lists how the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) will accept IB credit to meet CSU and IGETC general education areas and the minimum units toward each general education area.  The table also lists the minimum CSU and UC accepted toward the 60 units needed to meet transfer admission unit requirements.  The CSU or UC campus to which the student transfers determine the total number of units awarded for International Baccalaureate examinations and the applicability to other graduation requirements.  A table that list how IB is accepted for Mt. SAC general education is available in the Academic Policies and Requirements section.

College Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams 

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A minimum score of 4 is needed for CSU Credit

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program that measures a student’s level of comprehension of introductory college-level material and consecutively earn college credit. The California State University (CSU) requires a passing score of a least 50 on the CLEP exam. Visit for the most up-to-date credit toward California State University General Education (CSUGE) Breadth credit. Each campus in the CSU system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major.

CLEP exams cannot be used to meet requirements for Intersegmental General Education Transfer Credit (IGETC). The University of California (UC) does not accept CLEP exams.
 

CSU/UC Cross Enrollment

California State University

Upper Division Transfer Admission Requirements

Students are eligible for admission with 60 or more transferable semester units (90 quarter units) if they:

• Have a college grade point average of 2.00 or better in all transferable college units attempted.
• Are in good standing at the last college or university attended, i.e. are eligible to re-enroll.
• Have completed or will complete prior to transfer at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of courses equivalent to general education requirements with a grade of “C-” or better. The 30 units must include all of the general education requirements in communication in the English language (English composition, oral communication, and critical thinking) and at least one course of at least 3 semester units (4 quarter units) required in college-level mathematics.
• Students are advised to complete major preparation classes prior to transfer. For some majors/campuses, these courses may be required for admission. Consult university websites, counselors/advisors, and visit Mt. SAC Transfer Services for more information. Also, visit ASSIST to find community college courses that fulfill major requirements.

Note: These are the minimum admission standards. Many campuses and majors are impacted (more competitive) and may require a higher GPA and/or completion of specific courses for admission.

Lower Division Transfer Admission Requirements

Please be aware that most CSU campuses do not admit lower-division transfer students. California residents may be eligible for CSU admission with fewer than 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) if they:

• Have a college grade point average of 2.00 or better in all transferable college units attempted.
• Are in good standing at the last college or university attended, i.e., eligible to re-enroll.
• Meet the admission requirements for a first-time freshman or have successfully completed necessary courses to make up the deficiencies from high school if the student did not complete the 15-unit pattern of college preparatory subjects.
• Meet the eligibility index required of a freshman.

Some campuses may require lower-division transfer students to have completed English composition and general education mathematics prior to transfer. Contact the transfer campus of choice to determine whether there are admission limits on the number of lower-division transfer students.

Area C: Arts, Literature, Philosophy and Foreign Languages

Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior; Historical Background 

Area E: Lifelong Understanding & Self Development

Area F: Ethnic Studies

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 Courses may not be double counted to satisfy more than one area, even if a course is listed in more than one area.

Notes

1. Upper division transfer students (60-70 semester baccalaureate units), will need to have at least 30 semester units of general education. Within those 30 units, Area A (9) semester units and Mathematics (3) semester units must be completed with grades of “C-” or better.

2. Courses on this list have been approved by the CSU Office of the Chancellor for Fall 2023 and beyond. If a course was completed prior to approval, it cannot be certified for CSU General Education–Breadth requirements.

3. Some majors require specific general education courses. Students planning to transfer are advised to plan their schedules carefully in order to maintain progress.

CSU Graduation Requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals

It is recommended that you use one of the options below as part of the units required in General Education Area C or D. 

The University of California

Upper Division Transfer Admission Requirements

The vast majority of transfer students come to UC at the junior level from California community colleges. To be considered for UC admission as a junior, you must fulfill both of the following:

• Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 for nonresidents). No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be taken Pass/Not Pass.
• Complete the following course pattern requirements, and earn a grade of C or better in each course:
  • Two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition
  • One transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
  • Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
    • Arts and Humanities
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences
    • Physical and Biological Sciences

Note: Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the campus or major of your choice. Many campuses and majors receive more applications than they have spaces available. To be competitive, you should work toward meeting the specific requirements for the campuses and majors that interest you. Consult university websites, counselors/advisors, and visit Mt. SAC Transfer Services for more information. Also, visit www.assist.org to find community college courses that fulfill major requirements.

Lower Division Transfer Admission Requirements

While all UC campuses welcome a large pool of junior-level transfers, most admit only a very limited number of lower-division transfers (students with fewer than 60 units). You may establish eligibility for lower division transfer:

• If you were eligible for admission to UC when you graduated from high school, meaning you satisfied the subject, examination and scholarship requirements, you are eligible for transfer if you have a 2.0 GPA in your transferable college coursework (2.8 GPA for non-residents). Visit the UC admissions website for more information about these requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions.

If you met the scholarship requirement in high school, but did not satisfy the 15-course subject requirement, you must take transferable college courses in the missing subjects, earn a grade of C or better in each required course and have an overall 2.0 GPA in all transferable coursework to be eligible to transfer (a 2.8 GPA is required for nonresidents).

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) 2024-2025

Area1: English Communication

Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

Area 3: Arts and Humanities

Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences

 Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences

Area 6: Language other than English

Area 7: Ethnic Studies

Notes

UC limits transfer credit for some courses. Students may review the UC Transfer Course Agreement (TCA) with an educational advisor or counselor in the Student Services Center. Students must contact the Counseling Department for preliminary IGETC certification. For IGETC certification, the course must be on the list during the year taken. Students from non-English speaking countries should schedule a counseling appointment for language proficiency equivalences.

CSU Requirements Only
CSU Graduation Requirement in U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals