Associate Degree for Transfer: Two-Year Roadmaps

Welcome to Saint Mary’s College of California Transfer Roadmaps! This page is your ultimate guide to navigating the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathway and understanding the courses required for your major. Saint Mary’s College proudly supports and accepts the ADT transfer pathway, designed for students graduating with an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) from California community colleges. We’re here to help you transition smoothly to our four-year institution and achieve your academic goals. Delve into the resources below to get started!

An ADT agreement for Saint Mary’s College of California means:

Guaranteed admission for students with an ADT who meet Saint Mary’s admissions requirements.
A minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units will transfer.
Completion of degree requirements in no more than 68 semester units, assuming full-time enrollment and adherence to an academic plan.
The student will begin with junior standing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is an ADT?

ADT stands for “Associate Degree for Transfer”. An ADT is a particular degree program completed by transfer students under the STAR Act (SB 1440). ADT is used to reference both the AA-T (Associate of Arts for Transfer) and AS-T (Associate of Science for Transfer) degrees awarded at the California Community Colleges (CCCs). Other terms used to reference the ADT degree include “STAR Act” or “SB 1440”.

What are the eligibility requirements and next steps?

Complete an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at a California Community College.
Apply for admission to Saint Mary’s College by the published deadline.
Submit all required transcripts and documents by the deadlines specified.
Choose a major and concentration that align with your ADT as approved by Saint Mary’s Admissions. You can find out this information by contacting Admissions.

What is the ADT Guarantee?

Saint Mary’s College of California guarantees that ADT students will enter as a Junior and graduate within two years, as long as you uphold the terms and conditions of the ADT Guarantee.

What are the terms and conditions of the ADT Guarantee?

To maintain your ADT guarantee after enrollment:

Remain continuously enrolled in the same major you applied for at the time of admission.
Successfully complete all required courses for the degree (repeated courses do not count toward the 68-unit guarantee).
The guarantee does not extend if you add additional objectives, such as a minor or second major.
Regularly review your Academic Evaluation and meet with your academic advisor. The Degree Audit Report (“My Progress” in GaelXPress) is your roadmap to completing your degree in 68 units.

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