"The background: California's public higher education system is the largest and most diverse in the country, the report authors note. The California Community College system includes 116 institutions enrolling over 2.1 million students, and the California State University system consists of 22 institutions educating nearly half a million students. Within the state, the system is the top destination for upward transfer, with 58 percent of community college students going on to enroll at a CSU campus."
"Over the past decade, the two college systems have partnered to streamline transfer opportunities. One innovation is the associate degree for transfer (A.D.T.), a group of 40 academic pathways that guarantee admission to students who complete 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree in a specific major. Another is the CSU Transfer Planner, which provides insights for students to navigate transferable credits, degree programs and campus"
California targets 70 percent of working-age adults to hold a credential of value by 2035 and is leveraging community colleges and transfer pathways to expand bachelor's attainment. Community colleges enroll over 2.1 million students and the CSU system includes 22 campuses educating nearly half a million. Fifty-eight percent of community college students who transfer enroll at CSU campuses. Early academic benchmarks—credit completion, GPA, and a declared transfer goal—support successful transitions to four-year universities. Equity gaps persist for some demographic groups. Some transfer students are willing to pay more and travel farther to attend more selective institutions. Innovations like the A.D.T. and CSU Transfer Planner streamline transfer.
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