The California Community College system is implementing a student-facing Common Course Numbering (CCN) system, as required by Education Code Sections 66725-66725.5 through Assembly Bill No. 1111 (Berman), to be completed by July 1, 2027. This system will create common course numbers for comparable courses across all community colleges in the state, facilitating smoother transfers to four-year institutions and reducing unnecessary credit accumulation. By maximizing credit mobility, the CCN system will enhance equitable transfer opportunities and support student success by helping students build cohesive academic plans, understand course transferability, and make informed course selections. This collaborative effort involves faculty, administrators, staff, and system officials to ensure the best outcomes for California community college students.

It is important to you if you have taken courses at any California Community College prior to Fall 2025 because course numbers and titles have changed and you do not want to accidentally repeat the same course.

Courses identified as common between California Community Colleges are denoted with a “C” in the catalog number of the course (e.g. ENGL 101 is now ENGL C1000).

Some subject area prefixes have been changed to align with what is common throughout the state (e.g. POLI is now POLS).

Yes. Courses that have not been changed may continue to transfer under previously agreed-upon transfer agreements between two-year colleges and four-year colleges.

Background on the Common Course Numbering project is available at the website of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.

No, you do not need to submit a modification of major. MATH 120 is equivalent to STAT C1000, so STAT C1000 will automatically count toward your degree requirement in place of MATH 120.

No, you do not need to enroll in STAT C1000. MATH 120 is equivalent to STAT C1000, so MATH 120 will fulfill your certificate or degree requirements in place of STAT C1000.

Efforts are underway to align course articulation across California Community Colleges, as well as with the University of California and California State University systems, for Cal-GETC, major preparation, and course-to-course equivalencies. However, students are encouraged to consult ASSIST or speak with a counselor to confirm how the course will apply to their specific academic plan.