Articulation

Articulation agreements are formal agreements between CSU Bakersfield and another post-secondary educational institution. They define how courses completed at another college or university can be transferred to satisfy a requirement at CSUB. CSUB has articulation agreements with California Community Colleges, CSUs, UCs, and numerous private college institutions.

Quick Links

ASSIST

The official repository of articulation for California Community Colleges, offering the most accurate and current information on student transfer within California.

ASSIST.org

Transfer Evaluation System (TES)

Database created by CollegeSource®, features articulation agreements between CSUB and various transfer institutions, including:

4-year institutions (California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), and out-of-state
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)
Test examinations (AP, CLEP, and IB)
Military credit

TES

CSUB Catalog

California State University, Bakersfield online catalog 2024-2025

CSUB Catalog

Additional Resources

CSUB General Education Requirements

CSUB Program Pathways Mapper (PPM)

CCC Transfer Counselor Resources (GE, ADT, and catalogs)

CSU Credit for External Exam (AP/CLEP/IB/DLPT)

Course Identification Number System (C-ID)

ACE Military Guide

Course Articulation Vs. Course Substitution

Course Articulation

Process of developing a formal agreement between CSUB and the transfer institution to match its courses or requirements. Once a course articulation/agreement is created, it applies to all students.

Course Substitution

One type of student-specific exception. Each course substitution is student-specific and defined with that student in mind. To submit a course substitution, click below.

Records

Staff and Faculty Resources

CCC CSU General Education Breadths (2018-current)
CSUB GE Requirement Sheets (2013-2022)
Guiding Notes
Pseudo Course List

Articulation Requests

Questions regarding an articulation agreement or submit a request, email articulation@csub.edu