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Course Transferability and C-ID

Transferable Courses

Courses that can transfer to the University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) systems are labeled as "Transferable" in the course details.

For questions about how specific courses transfer to particular institutions, students should consult a counselor.

Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)

C-ID is a statewide system that identifies comparable courses across California community colleges, ensuring consistency in content, rigor, and student learning outcomes. A course with a C-ID number is equivalent to any other California community college course with the same designation and will be accepted at participating community colleges and CSU campuses. For example, C-ID COMM 110 at American River College will be accepted at any other college offering a course with the same C-ID number.

To evaluate course transferability, students should consult a counselor and visit ASSIST.org to see how American River College courses apply to:

  • Major requirements at CSU and UC campuses
  • California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements

For private or out-of-state colleges, consult a counselor. An up-to-date list of American River College’s C-ID-approved courses is available on California’s Transfer and Articulation System website.

Common Course Numbering

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 does not replace C-ID but works alongside it. While C-ID ensures statewide articulation agreements, CCN provides a more direct, standardized course mapping. C-ID designations will still be used and displayed to maintain alignment with transfer pathways.

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