Articulation is the process that links the curriculum between community colleges and universities so that students know exactly how their courses fulfill requirements at their transfer institution.  Articulated courses at Golden West College have been identified by a university as equivalent or comparable to courses offered at a university campus.  

Each university determines the requirements for their degrees. These requirements can vary by campus and by major. Many universities will also either recommend or require completion of introductory and/or prerequisite coursework in their majors prior to transfer. An articulation agreement, sometimes referred to as a transfer course agreement, is an agreement with a four-year institution that specifies which Golden West College courses may be transferred to meet general education, elective, and/or major requirements. These agreements are campus specific, and at times, may require completion of an entire sequence of courses at the same college for transfer credit. Golden West College has articulation agreements with the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), and many accredited private and out of state universities. Students can obtain articulation agreements for specific majors from a counselor, the Transfer Center, or online at ASSIST.

ASSIST

ASSIST provides access to the most current articulation agreements and includes information about credit for Cal-GETC requirements and major preparation. Articulation agreements are updated throughout the year, so students should check ASSIST periodically to ensure they have the most current information about transfer credit. ASSIST does not take the place of a counselor. It is intended to help students and counselors work together to establish an appropriate path toward transferring from a California community college to a California university.