Transfer degrees

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)

The AAOT is a two-year degree that is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursuing upper division baccalaureate courses. CCC students who have earned an AAOT degree will be eligible for junior standing for the purposes of registration at any of the Oregon public universities.

• AAOT Degree Requirements
• AAOT Elementary Education

Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree - Business (ASOT-Business)

The ASOT - Business degree is a two-year degree designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university in Oregon and pursuing upper division baccalaureate courses in business. CCC students who have earned an ASOT - Business degree and have met the transfer institution's lower-division general education requirements will be eligible for junior standing for the purpose of registration.

It is strongly recommended that students contact the specific transfer college's business school early in the first year of their ASOT - Business program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission consideration to their institution and business school.

• ASOT Business Student Guide

Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree - Computer Science (ASOT-Computer Science)

The ASOT - Computer Science degree is a two-year degree designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university in Oregon and pursuing upper division baccalaureate courses in Computer Science. CCC students who have earned an ASOT - Computer Science degree and have met the transfer institution's lower-division general education requirements will be eligible for junior standing for the purpose of registration.

It is strongly recommended that students contact the specific transfer college's computer science school early in the first year of their ASOT - Computer Science program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission consideration to their institution.

• ASOT Computer Science Student Guide

Associate of Arts Transfer (AAT)

An Associate of Arts Transfer (AAT) degree is a lower division major-specific undergraduate award issued by a community college that indicates satisfactory completion of a course of study that is intended to prepare students for transfer to a public university in Oregon and have junior standing in a specific Bachelor of Arts degree program.

The classes, outcomes and completion standards for the major-specific Associate Transfer degrees are defined by a statewide memorandum of understanding between participating community colleges and public universities. In majors where junior standing within 90 credits is not possible, students who complete an Associate of Arts Transfer degree will have equivalent status to students who started at a public university in the same major. Memoranda of understanding are approved by the Commission and will be published on the HECC website.

• AAT English Literature Requirements

Associate of Science Transfer (AST)

An Associate of Science Transfer (AST) degree is a lower division major-specific undergraduate award issued by a community college that indicates satisfactory completion of a course of study that is intended to prepare students for transfer to a public university in Oregon and have junior standing in a specific Bachelor of Science degree program.

The classes, outcomes and completion standards for the major-specific Associate Transfer degrees are defined by a statewide memorandum of understanding between participating community colleges and public universities. In majors where junior standing within 90 credits is not possible, students who complete an Associate of Science Transfer degree will have equivalent status to students who started at a public university in the same major. Memoranda of understanding are approved by the Commission and will be published on the HECC website.

• AST Biology Requirements

Associate of General Studies (AGS)

The AGS is a two-year foundational degree designed to provide flexibility and uses a variety of college-level coursework to meet degree requirements. Students are encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor and career coach if they are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university upon completion of the AGS degree.

• AGS Degree Requirements

Associate of Science (AS)

The AS is intended for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at a specific institution, or in a specific major, or both. CCC offers AS degrees in the following areas: biology, computer science, engineering, English, geology, horticulture and music.

Completing an AS degree does not guarantee acceptance into schools or departments that have special admissions requirements. It is important for students to meet with an advisor to ensure they fully understand the degree requirements.

• Biology
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• English
• Geology
• Horticulture
• Music

Thinking about transferring and earning your bachelor's degree? Don't know what you want to do? The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) may be the degree for you!

Designed so that students can easily transfer to an Oregon public university to pursue a bachelor's degree, the AAOT offers students a wide range of courses from a variety of disciplines. Connect with a CCC advisor to plan out your degree. For complete degree requirements, view our annual catalog.

CCC‘s dual admissions program called Degree Partnerships, allows you to be jointly admitted and enrolled at CCC and one of our partner universities. Partner universities include:

• Oregon Institute of Technology
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Western Oregon University

CCC and our partner universities have designed programs that support smooth transitions and allows you to experience the unique benefits that each institution offers. Save money and experience the great classes at CCC! Learn more about the Degree Partnership program.

View the full list of undergraduate majors and minors at all Oregon public universities. For more information, speak to admissions representatives from specific universities or visit the following university transfer webpages:

• Eastern Oregon University
• Oregon Institute of Technology
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Southern Oregon University
• University of Oregon
• Western Oregon University

The Core Transfer Maps are broad descriptions of course requirements for students at any Oregon community college or public university. Students who have not yet declared a major and plan to transfer may take classes that fit these categories at any Oregon community college and expect all classes to transfer and meet at least 30 credits of general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at any Oregon public university.

• Core Transfer Handout
• Core Transfer Maps
• Questions and Answers

A Major Transfer Map is a course plan for a major that, when completed, will allow students to transfer credits from any Oregon community college to any Oregon public university, and count all of those credits toward a bachelor's degree in the specific major.

• Statewide Articulation Agreement, Major Transfer Map in English Literature

A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

• Statewide Articulation Agreement, Major Transfer Map in Biology

A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior seeking a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

• Statewide Articulation Agreement, Major Transfer Map in Elementary Education

A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college courses need to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.