Transfer degrees
If you're thinking about starting your four-year education at CCC, you're making a smart choice! You can save thousands of dollars on your education while taking classes that can transfer to another college or university.
More and more students are discovering the best place to begin a bachelor's degree is at a community college. Research shows that community college transfer students are equally if not more likely to graduate than other students, including at the most selective universities. Our transfer degrees can fit seamlessly with many four-year degree paths beyond Clackamas. CCC students transfer to a number of in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, including public and private schools.
Students are highly encouraged to meet with an advisor from both their community college and their intended university to ensure efficiency and course relevance for any particular program and degree.
Top transfer schools for CCC students
- Portland State University
- Oregon State University
- Oregon Institute of Technology
- Western Oregon University
- University of Oregon
College and University Visits
Make your transfer dreams a reality. Our transfer center can connect you to the top-rated colleges and universities in the state.
Colleges and universities frequently visit CCC to meet with students and help ease the transfer process, some even offer one-on-one appointments.
Transfer events and information sessions
Transfer Options
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)
The AAOT is a two-year degree that is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursuing upper division baccalaureate courses. CCC students who have earned an AAOT degree will be eligible for junior standing for the purposes of registration at any of the Oregon public universities.
Associate of Arts Transfer (AAT)
An Associate of Arts Transfer (AAT) degree is a lower division major-specific undergraduate award issued by a community college that indicates satisfactory completion of a course of study that is intended to prepare students for transfer to a public university in Oregon and have junior standing in a specific Bachelor of Arts degree program.
The classes, outcomes and completion standards for the major-specific Associate Transfer degrees are defined by a statewide memorandum of understanding between participating community colleges and public universities. In majors where junior standing within 90 credits is not possible, students who complete an Associate of Arts Transfer degree will have equivalent status to students who started at a public university in the same major. Memoranda of understanding are approved by the Commission and will be published on the HECC website.
Associate of Science Transfer (AST)
An Associate of Science Transfer (AST) degree is a lower division major-specific undergraduate award issued by a community college that indicates satisfactory completion of a course of study that is intended to prepare students for transfer to a public university in Oregon and have junior standing in a specific Bachelor of Science degree program.
The classes, outcomes and completion standards for the major-specific Associate Transfer degrees are defined by a statewide memorandum of understanding between participating community colleges and public universities. In majors where junior standing within 90 credits is not possible, students who complete an Associate of Science Transfer degree will have equivalent status to students who started at a public university in the same major. Memoranda of understanding are approved by the Commission and will be published on the HECC website.
Associate of General Studies (AGS)
The AGS is a two-year foundational degree designed to provide flexibility and uses a variety of college-level coursework to meet degree requirements. Students are encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor and career coach if they are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university upon completion of the AGS degree.
Associate of Science (AS)
The AS is intended for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at a specific institution, or in a specific major, or both. CCC offers AS degrees in the following areas: biology, computer science, engineering, English, geology, horticulture and music.
Completing an AS degree does not guarantee acceptance into schools or departments that have special admissions requirements. It is important for students to meet with an advisor to ensure they fully understand the degree requirements.
Thinking about transferring and earning your bachelor's degree? Don't know what you want to do? The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) may be the degree for you!
Designed so that students can easily transfer to an Oregon public university to pursue a bachelor's degree, the AAOT offers students a wide range of courses from a variety of disciplines. Connect with a CCC advisor to plan out your degree. For complete degree requirements, view our annual catalog.
CCC‘s dual admissions program called Degree Partnerships, allows you to be jointly admitted and enrolled at CCC and one of our partner universities. Partner universities include:
- Oregon Institute of Technology
- Oregon State University
- Portland State University
- Western Oregon University
CCC and our partner universities have designed programs that support smooth transitions and allows you to experience the unique benefits that each institution offers. Save money and experience the great classes at CCC! Learn more about the Degree Partnership program.
View the full list of undergraduate majors and minors at all Oregon public universities. For more information, speak to admissions representatives from specific universities or visit the following university transfer webpages:
Oregon Transfer Maps
The Core Transfer Maps are broad descriptions of course requirements for students at any Oregon community college or public university. Students who have not yet declared a major and plan to transfer may take classes that fit these categories at any Oregon community college and expect all classes to transfer and meet at least 30 credits of general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at any Oregon public university.
A Major Transfer Map is a course plan for a major that, when completed, will allow students to transfer credits from any Oregon community college to any Oregon public university, and count all of those credits toward a bachelor's degree in the specific major.
Biology
A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college
courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior
seeking a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Business
A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior seeking a Bachelor of Science in business disciplines.
Computer Science
A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior seeking a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Elementary Education
A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college
courses need to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior
seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.
English Literature
A statewide transfer agreement that identifies the community college
courses needed to transfer to any Oregon public university as a junior
seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
How to Transfer
CCC has four easy steps to help you begin the process to transfer to a bachelor's degree program. Keep in mind application, financial aid and scholarship deadlines using our Transfer Checklist.
Research
- Available programs
- Entrance requirements
- Cost of attendance
- Credit transfer
Apply
- Order official transcripts
- Write your essays
Pay
- Update your FAFSA with the correct school code
- Apply for scholarships
Communicate
- Stay in close communication with the school where you applied. Many schools use email to request additional documentation to process your application/financial aid and/or to notify you of acceptance