Associate Degree for Transfer

Applying for an ADT (AA-T/AS-T)

Once you complete all steps and instructions listed, the Associate Degree for Transfer will be noted on your Foothill College transcript. CSU will reference this transcript and provide the promised student benefits.

Plan

1. Download and review the ADT Handout.
2. Review the ADT requirements for your major. 
3. Have all transcripts sent to Foothill College immediately. Download the Transcript Evaluation Form.
4. Make a 30-minute appointment with a counselor. 

Apply

1. CSU Transfer Students: Apply to the CSU during the appropriate application filing period.  Visit https://csumentor.edu/ for deadlines and additional details.
2. On the CSU Application, it is very important that you indicate that you will be earning an ADT. Specify the major and the expected ADT completion date.
3. If you are eligible for earning an ADT, schedule an appointment to meet with a Foothill College counselor to file your Graduation Petition for ADT.  This form will be completed during your counseling appointment. If your transcripts have not yet been officially evaluated, you will be required to attach all transcripts to the Graduation Petition.
4. Reminder: Transcripts for all coursework completed at institutions other than Foothill-DeAnza must be on file as evaluated before applying for the degre
5. Deadlines for Graduation Petition:
   
   • CSU applicants for winter/spring terms: If you plan to earn the ADT by the end of fall quarter, you must petition for the degree by October 1 in order to meet CSU’s verification deadline and to receive the admission benefits that accompany this degree. Do not delay in meeting deadlines!
   • CSU applicants for fall terms: If you plan to earn the ADT by the end of spring quarter, you must petition for the degree by March 1 in order to meet CSU’s verification deadline and to receive admission benefits that accompany this degree.
6. Verification of ADT for CSU Transfer Applicants
   
   • For students who file the Graduation Petition for ADT by the appropriate deadline and correctly identify their intention to receive the ADT degree on the CSU Admissions Application, Foothill College will electronically verify their ADT status with the CSU system once applications have been processed. This official verification acknowledges that a student is on-track, is expected to receive the Associate Degree for Transfer and has submitted the graduation petition.
   • It is the students’ responsibility to notify the CSU system of any changes that result in a failure to complete the degree.
   • Important Note: After students submit their CSU Application and intent to earn an ADT during the priority filing period, they will be contacted by a Foothill College representative with information regarding the ADT verification process and timelines.  All communication is via email; therefore, we urge students to frequently check their email.
7. Late Verification of ADT Requests
   ADT Graduation Petitions received after the filing deadline (October 1 or March 1) will still be processed to award the degree BUT the CSU Verification will only be provided to students who a) request a late verification and b) provide Foothill College with a personalized (student’s name must be included) correspondence from the CSU campus requesting the late verification.
8. Please ensure that you follow all instructions provided by CSU and Foothill College.  After receipt of additional instructions from CSU, please file an official Transcript Request form so that academic records will be sent to CSU.  Read the Transcript Request Process information carefully.

After You Complete the Application Process

Congratulations! The Associate Degree for Transfer you earned will be noted on your Foothill College transcript. CSU will reference this transcript and provide the promised student benefits.

Important Contact Information

• Counseling Appointments
• Evaluations Office
• Transcripts