NOTE: Please visit the Skyline College Catalog for a complete listing of General Degree Requirements.

Associate Degrees

Graduation from Skyline College with the Associate in Arts Degree or Associate in Science Degree is based upon the completion of 60 units, including the requirements one through nine listed in the academic catalog. An application for the degree must be filed in the Office of Admissions and Records during the last semester of attendance.

Requirements include:

  • Residence
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
  • Basic Competency Requirements in Writing/Reading, Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning, and Information Literacy
  • Requirement for units in the Major
  • Requirements in the following areas:
    • Ethnic and Cultural Diversity
    • American History and Institutions 
    • Physical Education (Kinesiology) 
    • General Electives
    • General Education

Check out the Associate Degree Requirement Checklist as a guide to help you in selecting courses and keeping track of your progress. You are strongly encouraged to meet with your counselor to review your selections and to complete a Student Education Plan, which will assist you in keeping track of your progress and in reaching your educational goals.

Graduation Requirements for Certificate Programs

  • Fifty (50) percent of the total units required for the Certificate must be completed at Skyline College.
  • Units earned to meet certificate requirements may be applied toward the 60 units required for an AA or AS degree and may also satisfy the major requirement for an Associate’s Degree.

View more information about certificates in the academic catalog.

Graduation Requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.

  2. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

  3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major as detailed in the Degrees/ Certificates section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSUs may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

  4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

  5. A minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at Skyline College.

Note: Per state legislation, students pursuing an AA-T/AS-T are only required to meet the major, CSU GE or IGETC, and a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units. No additional requirements are needed.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system. When planning to complete the degree, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

California Community Colleges offer Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These include an Associate in Arts (AA-T) or an Associate in Science (AS-T) degree. These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120- unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. To view the most current list of Skyline College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find out which CSU campuses accept each degree, please visit the Transfer Center website. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

Requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)

The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an Associate Degree for Transfer. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.