California’s community colleges and the Cal State University system have developed new degree programs that will guarantee community college grads admission to state universities as juniors with no wasted units, and with the opportunity to complete two degrees with only 120 units.

Deputy Community College Chancellor Erik Skinner and CSU Vice Chancellor Ephraim P. Smith are scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss the details.

According to a joint press release from the two systems: “The new AA-T and AS-T degrees were developed to make it easier for students to transfer between the two higher education systems, and allow them to earn an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree with no wasted units. Under the new program, California community college students who complete an AA-T or AS-T degree will be guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system with junior standing, providing students with the opportunity to complete two degrees with only 120 units. There are currently more than 20 AA-T and AS-T degrees offered, and more degrees are added each term.”

The new program website is ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com.

California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation. It is composed of 72 districts and 112 colleges serving 2.4 million students per year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills courses in English and math, and prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The Chancellor’s Office provides leadership, advocacy and support under the direction of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

The California State University is the largest system of senior higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, approximately 437,000 students and 44,000 faculty and staff. The CSU awards about 96,000 degrees annually and since its creation in 1961 has conferred nearly 2.8 million. The CSU is renowned for the quality of its teaching and for the job-ready graduates it produces. The mission of the CSU is to provide high-quality, affordable education to meet the ever changing needs of the people of California. With its commitment to excellence, diversity and innovation, the CSU is the university system that is working for California. Connect with and learn more about the CSU at CSU Social Media. Show how the CSU matters to you and take action.