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The GE and the IGETC are used for transferring. They guarantee that you meet general education requirements and completed specific coursework. If you don’t have a certification when you transfer, you may not receive proper credit for the courses you have completed.
Differences Between IGETC and GE
| IGETC (INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM) |
GE (GENERAL EDUCATION) |
| Choose this pattern to transfer to a University of California (UC); IGETC is also accepted at Calfornia State Universities (CSU) |
Choose this pattern to attend a California State University (CSU) |
| Counselors certify IGETC pattern |
Only the Admissions and Records office staff certifies transcripts for CSU GE |
| If you choose this pattern, meet with a counselor to plan coursework. |
GE Certification is done at the time of transfer and must be accompanied by an official transcript |
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Meet with a counselor to plan for the GE pattern |
Learn more about CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC Certifications in the catalog.
Need help? Contact Counseling or Admissions and Records.