Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM (University Transfer)

The Certificate of Achievement in IGETC for STEM (CSU) will be awarded upon completion of the IGETC for STEM (CSU) general education requirements as outlined on the catalog year's IGETC for STEM (CSU) general education worksheet. Students must complete a minimum of 33 units, which are distributed among five areas. Per state requirements, the IGETC for STEM (CSU) general education option is available to students earning an Associate Degree for Transfer in Biology andor Environmental Science only. This certificate recognizes the completion of lower-division general education STEM requirements for the CSU.

Note: The IGETC for STEM (CSU) allows students to defer six (6) units of general education courses from the 37-39 unit IGETC pattern. Students completing the IGETC for STEM (CSU) pattern may defer one course from Area C and one course from Area D until after transfer. Before transfer, these deferred lower-division transfer courses must be replaced with calculus andor major science courses required by the major.

Students will need to show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent. Proof of English Language Proficiency: A minimum score or higher on any of the following examinations is required for admission- Skyline College is an open-enrollment school with a free application process. Whatever your educational background or goals are, we can help you on your academic journey: applying and registering for classes, signing up for graduation, and requesting transcripts. You need a minimum of TOEFL iBT 56, IELTS 5.5, or Duolingo 85. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units; Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.