Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) and CSU General Education certification verifies that a student has completed all lower division general education requirements for the UC or CSU. The IGETC can be used for UC and CSU. The CSU Certification is for CSU only. Certification is reported on your official transcript.

Do I need a certification?

Only a few out of state, private schools, and California community colleges require general education (GE) certification. Check with the institution to see if IGETC or CSU certification is needed. A certified IGETC or CSU transcript is the last transcript you will request from Cabrillo prior to transfer. Before submitting a request for general education certification, you should consult with a Cabrillo College Academic Counselor to verify that you have completed all the requirements.

How do I request a general education (GE) certification for IGETC/CSU based schools?

1. Click on “MyCabrillo”

2. Click on “SELF SERVICE”

3. Click on “ACADEMICS” (left side graduation cap icon)

4. Select “Official Transcripts”

5. If further questions, contact evaluator@cabrillo.edu

WAIT to order your official transcript until you have received emailed communication from the evaluation office with your next steps.

CAUTION: Do not request a GE Certified transcript unless you have met with a counselor to verify that you are eligible. Visit the Transcripts page for more information about ordering transcripts.

When do I request my certification?

It is your responsibility to request general education certification in your last semester of attendance at Cabrillo College prior to transfer. Please make sure Cabrillo Admissions & Records has received ALL official transcripts from external colleges and/or universities attended, AP, IB, CLEP scores, military transcripts, and high school transcripts needed to fulfill certification requirements. If you are unsure whether these documents are already on file, please contact the Admissions & Records evaluation team at evaluator@cabrillo.edu.

Why is it important to send a certification?

When Cabrillo certifies your IGETC or CSU General Education coursework, we are verifying to the institution that you have completed all your lower-division general education requirements. Without the certification you may have to complete additional lower-division general education requirements specific to your transfer institution.