Articulation
Articulation agreements are formal agreements between CSU Bakersfield and other colleges or universities. They outline how courses completed elsewhere can transfer to meet CSUB requirements. CSUB maintains agreements with California Community Colleges, CSUs, UCs, and numerous private institutions.
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ASSIST
Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
- 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
CSUB Catalog
Course Articulation vs. Course Substitution
Course Articulation
Course Substitution
An individual exception approved for a specific student, allowing a different course to meet a CSUB requirement.
Substitutions are evaluated case by case.
Staff and Faculty Resources
- CCC CSU GE & Cal-GETC Sheets (2018-current)
- CSUB GE Requirement Sheets (2013-2022) (Public link, open to non-CSUB users)
- Guiding Notes
- International Equivalencies
- Pseudo Course List
Need Help?
For questions about articulation, please contact us at articulation@csub.edu.
Contact Information
Directory

Articulation & Athletic Certification Officer
Phone: (661) 654-2637Email: rhinzo@csub.eduOffice: Office of the Registrar