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Cal-GETC/CSU/IGETC Certifications

Once students are accepted as a transfer by a California State University or University of California campus, the transfer institution will typically require a General Education (GE) certification. Please see below for the types of GE certifications and instructions to submit a request.

The processing time for a GE Certification is typically between 7 to 14 business days, provided all coursework is complete. If any coursework is still in progress, processing will occur within 14 business days after the grades are posted to student records. Please note that during the end of the Spring quarter, processing times may be extended due to graduation.

TYPE OF CERTIFICATION	DETAILS
IGETC UC	GE pattern for UC transfer. Ended Summer 2025, but still valid with catalog rights.
IGETC CSU	Alternative GE pattern for CSU transfer. Ended Summer 2025, but still valid with catalog rights.
CSU GE Breadth	GE pattern for CSU transfer. Ended Summer 2025, but still valid with catalog rights.
Cal-GETC	New GE pattern for CSU or UC Transfer. Began Fall 2025.

Before you submit

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you meet with a Counselor to confirm you’ve met all requirements for full certification.

Foothill College must be your last community college attended.

Only one official GE certification will be processed per student.

Requests must be submitted prior to transfer.

All transfer coursework applicable to the GE Certification must be evaluated and shown on DegreeWorks.

- If you need to submit official transcripts and have them evaluated, complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form first.

- If you need to submit official AP or IB exam scores and have them evaluated, complete the External Exam Request form first.

IGETC UC Only: Requires a Language other than English (LOTE) component. If using two years of high school language, ensure your LOTE has been reviewed and completed prior to requesting the GE Certification.

- If you need to submit LOTE documentation, complete the Language Other Than English Request form first.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in automatic denial.

Request a CalGETC/CSU/IGETC Certification

Review Your DegreeWorks Audit and Download PDF for Request Form

Step 1: Log in to your MyPortal Account.

Step 2: Under “Students” select the “DegreeWorks” tile to open DegreeWorks

Step 3: Click the 'What-If' tab (second option to the right of 'Academic Audit').

Step 4 :Update the search parameters:
- Catalog Year: Year to which you have catalog rights
- Degree: Transfer General Education FH
- Level: Foothill Undergraduate
- Major: Select one of the following:
    * Cal-GETC
    * IGETC-UC FH
    * IGETC-CSU FH
    * CSU GE/Breadth FH

Step 5: Click the blue 'Process' button to run the audit.

Step 6: Click the Printer icon (top right) and save as PDF.

Fill Out the GE Certification Request Form

It is recommended to meet with a Counselor before submitting this form to ensure that you have met all requirements for a full certification.

Complete the GE Certification form. Please be sure to list the correct mailing address for the school that you wish for this to be sent to, and attached the Degree Works audit PDF.

IMPORTANT: IGETC UC ONLY

The UC IGETC has a foreign language requirement. If you are intending on using two years of foreign language from high school, please be sure that your high school transcripts are on file.

Not ensuring this may result in a submitting of a partial IGETC.

If you need to submit your LOTE please go to Item #3 for the Language other than English request form first.

General Education Transfer Certification Request Form

Last community college attended prior to transferring must be Foothill College in order to request a certification
Only one (1) official GE certification will be processed per student
Request must be submitted prior to transfer.
All other college and/or university official transcripts must be on file with Admissions and Records--including College Board AP Exam scores, if using AP credit. All applicable coursework needs to be evaluated and showing on your DegreeWorks audit.

Language other than English (LOTE) IGETC UC ONLY

If you need to have your Language other than English (LOTE) completed please fill out the Language other than English request form before submitting your General Education Transfer Certification Request.

LaNGUAGE other than English Request Form

Partial Certification Requests

A partial certification may be available for request. Please review the criteria below to determine whether you meet the requirements for a partial certification under a specific transfer GE pattern.

Important: Only one certification will be sent to the receiving institution. Once a partial certification has been submitted, the receiving institution will determine how your General Education (GE) requirements will be fulfilled. Before submitting a request for partial certification, you must obtain written approval from the receiving institution confirming that a partial certification will be accepted. This approval must be attached to your request (email or letter format).

Requests submitted without this documentation will be denied.

GE Pattern	Requirements for Partial Certification
IGETC	Completing all but two (2) courses to qualify. Must complete all of Area 1 and Area 2.
Cal-GETC (UC only)	Completing all but two (2) courses to qualify. Must complete English Composition & Mathematics. Partial not accepted by the CSU.
CSU GE Breadth	Must complete the “Golden Four”: English Composition, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Mathematics (All of Area A and Area B4).

Additional Information

Language Other Than English (LOTE): A UC graduation requirement. Required only for IGETC UC. Not certified under Cal-GETC.
U.S. History, Constitution & American Ideals: A CSU graduation requirement, not certified under Cal-GETC, IGETC, or CSU GE Breadth.

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