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California Community Colleges to Implement Common Course Numbering

Starting Fall 2025, all California Community Colleges will use the same course numbers for similar classes across different colleges through a new system called Common Course Numbering (CCN).

Certain course names will change to be aligned with the same title, number, and description at all California Community Colleges. This change will make your college experience smoother and more efficient. The CCN updates will take effect during the registration process.

By July 2027, all Community Colleges in California will have fully adopted CCN.

| What is Common Course Numbering?

Common Course Numbering means that if a class is the same at two colleges, it will have the same name and number no matter which college is offering it.

This helps you:

  • Transfer more easily to a four-year university
  • Save time and money by not retaking the same class
  • Plan your degree with clearer course options
  • Take classes at different colleges without getting confused
  • Make smart choices about your education

For example: MATH 115 (Statistics) at AVC will become STAT C1000: Introduction to Statistics across all California community colleges.

| The Courses Changing in Fall 2025 will be:

  • ENGL 101 College Reading and Composition will change to ENGLC1000 Academic Reading and Writing
     
  • ENGL 101H College Composition Honors will change to ENGLC1000H Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
     
  • ENGL 103 Critical Thinking and Research will change to ENGLC1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
     
  • ENGL 103H Critical Thinking and Research Honors will change to ENGLC1001H Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
     
  • COMM 101 Introduction to Public Speaking will change to COMMC1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
     
  • COMM 101H Introduction to Public Speaking Honors will change to COMMC1000H Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors
     
  • MATH 115 Statistics will change to STATC1000 Introduction to Statistics
     
  • MATH 115H Statistics Honors will change to STATC1000H Introduction to Statistics - Honors
     
  • MATH 015 Support Course for Math 115 will change to STAT1000S Support Course for STATC1000
     
  • POLS 101 American Political Institutions will change to POLSC1000 American Government and Politics
     
  • POLS 101H American Political Institutions Honors will change to POLSC1000H American Government and Politics - Honors
     
  • PSY 101 General Psychology will change to PSYCC1000 Introduction to Psychology
     
  • PSY 101H General Psychology Honors will change to PSYCC1000H Introduction to Psychology - Honors

CCN helps you by making transfers easier, allowing you to easily see which courses transfer to four-year universities. It saves you time and money by helping you avoid retaking classes or losing credits during the transfer process.

With clearer academic plans, you’ll know exactly which courses you need for your degree, and by seeing course equivalents across colleges, you can make smarter choices. Additionally, CCN provides more flexibility, enabling you to take classes at different colleges without confusion.

Questions? Visit the Counseling Center, or book an appointment at 661-722-6300 ext. 6338 or send an email to counseling@avc.edu.