IGETC is the other pattern that California Community College students can use to fulfill all lower-division general education requirements at any CSU or University of California Campus.

The IGETC requires completion of a minimum of 37 semester or 49 quarter units of lower division work with a C grade or better in each course (C- is not allowed).

Requirements of the IGETC are as follows:

• Area 1: English Communication
• Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
• Area 3: Arts and Humanities
• Area 4: Social and Behavior Science
• Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences

If you complete all IGETC requirements and your courses are certified, you will be required to complete at least 9 semester units of upper division general education work after transfer to a CSU campus just like all other students attending your CSU campus. See GE Certification section for more details.

Because the IGETC is accepted by both the CSU and University of California, it is a good option if you are undecided about the system to which you will transfer. If you are enrolled in a major that requires extensive lower-division preparation, you may not be able to complete all the IGETC requirements prior to transfer. Partial certification cannot be acheived via IGETC.

You should consult with your counselor to determine which general education program is most appropriate for you.