Simplifying Course Transfers
Starting in Fall 2025, California community colleges are adopting a Common Course Numbering (CCN) system (per AB 1111). This system assigns common course numbers for comparable courses across all community colleges in the state. The goal of CCN is to facilitate a smoother transfer of credits between colleges and four-year institutions. CCN uses the following structure:
- Subject Code/Course Prefix
- Four-letter abbreviation of the subject area (for example, ENGL for English).
- Course Type Identifier
- CCN courses begin with "C" but local courses do not (for example, C1000 vs. 300).
- Course Number
- Standardized 4-digit number (for example, C1000 vs. 300).
- Course Specialty Identifier
- Some courses have additional characters appended to their course number, such as:
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- E = Embedded support
- H = Honors course
- L = Lab-only course
- S = Support Course
As an example, ENGWR 300 becomes ENGL C1000 after the CCN transition.
How Common Course Numbering Helps Students
The new system helps you plan your classes better, especially if you want to transfer to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU). It makes transferring credits simpler and clearer for everyone.
What This Means for Students
- Summer 2025: The current numbering system remains in place. For example, if you want to take ENGWR 300, you will look for ENGWR 300 when you register for classes.
- Fall 2025: Some courses will transition to CCN. For example, ENGWR 300 is included in the first transition phase, so you will look for ENGL C1000 when you register for Fall 2025 classes.
- Phased Transition: The transition will happen in phases, so you'll see both types of courses in the class schedule.
| COMM 301 | COMM C1000 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGWR 300 | ENGL C1000 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| ENGWR 302 | ENGL C1001 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| ENGWR 480 | ENGL C1000H | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
|
| ENGWR 482 | ENGL C1001H | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
|
| POLS 301 | POLS C1000 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| POLS 481 | POLS C1000H | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
|
| PSYC 300 | PSYC C1000 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| PSYC 480 | PSYC C1000H | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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No
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No
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No
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| STAT 300 | STAT C1000 | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| STAT 300 | STAT C1000E | 1259 Fall 2025 |
No
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Yes
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No
|
No
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| STAT 480 | STAT C1000H | 1259 Fall 2025 |
Yes
|
Yes
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No
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Yes
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FAQ
For classes taken during or before Summer 2025, you will see the old course numbers. For classes taken in or after Fall 2025, you will see the new Common Course Numbers. All new course numbers will start with the letter "C."
No, you do not need to enroll in STAT C1000. STAT 300 is equivalent to STAT C1000, so STAT 300 will automatically fulfill your certificate or degree requirements in place of STAT C1000.
No, you do not need to take ENGL C1000. ENGWR 300 is equivalent to a CCN college-level composition course. You can directly enroll in ENGL C1001 without needing to take ENGL C1000 or submit a petition for prerequisite clearance.
Yes, you can receive grade alleviation for POLS 301 by successfully completing POLS C1000, as they are considered equivalent courses (the same).
Yes, you can still enroll in Honors courses with CCN. These courses will now include an H at the end of the number, ENGL C1001H. You will also see "Honors" in the titles of the courses.
Efforts are underway to align course articulation across California Community Colleges, as well as with the University of California and California State University systems, for Cal-GETC, major preparation, and course-to-course equivalencies. However, students are encouraged to consult ASSIST or speak with a counselor to confirm how the course will apply to their specific academic plan.