The New GE pattern for CSU and UC

Effective Fall 2025, Assembly Bill 928 (AB 928) requires that California Community Colleges (CCC) implement a singular lower division general education (GE) pattern called the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Cal-GETC will satisfy the necessary lower division GE requirements for transfer and admissions to the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC)

Cal-GETC will be an 11 course/34 semester unit curriculum that will satisfy the necessary lower-division general education requirements for the CSU and UC systems. A grade of “C” or higher will be required for all coursework completed.  The implementation of a singular lower division GE pattern will provide students with a smoother transition from the CCC to CSU and UC.

Support Services

Counseling Center: Academic counselors are available to explain the requirement for Cal-GETC 
Transfer Center: Visit the Transfer Center for comprehensive services related to transfer

Transferring Process 

Cal-GETC Certification:  Be sure to request for Cal-GETC certification to be sent to the transfer university (more information forthcoming) 

FAQs

When will the new Cal-GETC be implemented?

For students starting college Fall 2025 or after, Cal-GETC will be the GE pattern that will be used to meet the CSU/UC General Education requirements. 

If I started college prior to Fall 2025, may I follow the CSU GE pattern or IGETC pattern to transfer? 

Yes, as long as you maintain continuous enrollment, you will be able to complete the CSU GE pattern for CSU transfer or IGETC for CSU/UC transfer

How do I request for Cal-GETC certification? 

Please visit the Cal-GETC Certification to request for certification to be sent to your receiving institution

May I earn a certificate when I complete the Cal-GETC?

Yes! you will need to apply for Cal-GETC certification and you will be awarded a certificate for completing all of the GE courses on the Cal-GETC. 

With Cal-GETC, have I met all General Education requirements for my degree? 

Yes, you will complete all lower-division general education requirements at CSU/UC.  However, all universities will require upper-division general education courses that must be completed at the university

Is there an exception to Cal-GETC?  

Some of the high-unit majors such as Engineering may not recommend Cal-GETC prior to transfer.  Please consult with your counselor regarding who should/should not complete Cal-GETC. 

What is the minimum grade require for Cal-GETC? 

Each course must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. A grade of C- will not be used for Cal-GETC