Preliminary Transcript/Exam Score General Education Evaluation

• Student must be currently enrolled, or plan to enroll in SMC courses next term, and have an SMC student ID number.

• Unofficial transcripts and unofficial exam score reports must be legible and include student's name and the name of the U.S. regionally accredited college/university.  Some cases may require that transcripts include the transcript legend, which states the calendar system, course numbering and accreditation. 

• You must submit the unofficial transcripts for all the colleges/universities you've attended. Courses must be on the transcript of the college where completed. 
• Some courses may require additional documentation, including a syllabus, for a final decision.

Transcripts and test score reports are reviewed only for IGETC, CSU GE or SMC GE. We cannot evaluate for private or out-of-state colleges/universities. Students should contact those institutions directly.

Before submitting a preliminary GE evaluation request, it's important that you meet with a counselor first to see which general education pattern is best for you as you can only request one evaluation through this process. 

• IGETC (opens in new window) : For transfer to either UC or CSU campuses, or are undecided. 

• CSUGE (for students who began CCC or CSU before Fall 2021) (opens in new window)  or CSUGE (for students who began CCC or CSU Fall 2021 or after (opens in new window) ): For transfer to CSU campuses and Associate Degrees for Transfer (opens in new window) .

• IxD CSUGE (opens in new window) : For SMC's bachelor degree only.

• SMC Associate Degree (opens in new window) : For local SMC Associate degrees only. This does not include Associate Degrees for Transfer (opens in new window) .

• Admissions will do a final, official evaluation once you petition to graduate and will check that your records match. 

• It is critical that official transcripts/exam scores are sent directly from your former institution(s) and/or testing service (e.g., College Board) to SMC's Admissions & Records Office (opens in new window)  by the published graduation deadlines  in order to be eligible to receive the degree or certificate.  

  • Unofficial transcripts/test scores submitted for the evaluation will not be retained by the counseling department. Please be prepared to share a copy of your transcript/test score report when you meet with a counselor

• All courses must be on the transcript of the college where they were taken.

• We cannot evaluate courses that are in progress. 
• International Baccalaureate (IB): select applicability to IGETC, CSU GE and SMC GE.
• CLEP: Evaluation only for CSU GE and SMC AA GE.

• Advanced Placement (AP):  scores of 3 or higher are typically applicable to these GE patterns. Scores must be submitted on a College Board score report.

• Evaluations are for GE patterns only, not course equivalency, major, or certificate requirements. The receiving university determines which courses transfer for your major or as electives.

• If you left a CSU or UC and want to transfer back to the same university, you need to consult with a counselor first as the school may not accept IGETC or CSU GE.  

• Please consult with a counselor (opens in new window) once you receive your evaluation to address any questions you have.