Cal-GETC Worksheet
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is a newly established
pathway designed to help California Community College (CCC) students complete the
general education requirements necessary for a smooth transition to either the California
State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC) systems. The Cal-GETC
pattern aims to help students avoid the need to take additional lower-division general
education courses after transferring to a four-year institution. To complete the pattern,
students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all classes.
Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, Cal-GETC will be the only lower-division
general education pathway available for new students pursuing an Associate Degree
for Transfer (ADT) or planning to transfer to a CSU or UC. Continuing students may
not be required to follow the Cal-GETC pattern, depending on their catalog rights
(review the catalog for more information). Students are strongly encouraged to meet
regularly with a general counselor each semester to review and update their progress
toward meeting their educational goals.
The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates (ICAS), which represents faculty
from California's three public higher education segments, oversees the policies and
curriculum related to the Cal-GETC pattern.