Articulation Agreements

What is articulation?

Articulation is the process of evaluating courses, or a sequence of courses, to determine whether a particular course offered at one educational system/institution (e.g. De Anza College) will meet the requirements for admission, transfer credit, general education, or lower division major preparation at another educational system/institution (e.g. CSU, UC, or independent). This process ensures that classes taken at De Anza College will be credited toward bachelor's degree requirements when entering a university.

What is an articulation agreement?

Articulation agreements were established to help transfer students make a smooth transition from a community college to a four-year college or university without duplicating coursework.

With an articulation agreement courses at a sending college (i.e. De Anza College) are identified as comparable to, or acceptable in lieu of, courses at a receiving university. This process allows transfer students to fulfill a university requirement by completing a comparable course (articulated course) at De Anza College. Articulation agreements may be presented as course-to-course, for lower division major preparation and/or for general education-breadth requirements. In some cases, courses are only articulated (identified) as elective courses. This means that while the units will transfer to the university, the course does not fulfill any specific requirements other than as transferable units.

Articulation Agreements between De Anza College and Four-Year Colleges and Universities

 De Anza College has established official articulation agreement with regionally accredited four-year universities that are located both in and outside of California. The following is a list of schools that have existing articulation agreements with De Anza College.

Students are encouraged to meet with a De Anza College counselor or academic advisor as early as possible to develop an effective education plan for transfer.

Articulation agreements are subject to change without notice. Students should contact the university admissions office or meet with a visiting university representative to determine final course transferablility.

Alliant International University

California College of the Arts

Cogswell Polytechnical College

Golden Gate University

John F. Kennedy University

Loyola Marymount University

Menlo College

National University

The National Hispanic University

Notre Dame de Namur University

Pacific Graduate School of Psychology

Pacific Oaks College

Saint Mary's College of California

University of california

University of Southern California

University of the Pacific

William Jessup University

Disclaimer: The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student. The information included on the Transfer Planning Web site is designed to assist you in obtaining the most accurate information possible. However, this information is subject to change without notice, which can subsequently impact your admission to the university. Students are encouraged to meet as early as possible and periodically with a counselor or academic advisor both at De Anza College and at the transfer school to confirm your choice of classes and develop an effective education plan.