California Community Colleges have made it easier for students to transfer credits between schools by using a new system called the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system (AB 1111). This system gives the same course numbers and names to similar classes at all community colleges in California. The goal of Common Course Numbering is to ensure that students can easily identify courses that meet equivalent transfer requirements across all California Community Colleges.
The Common Course Numbering system also makes transferring to universities like the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) more straightforward. It ensures that courses are consistent across colleges, helping students navigate their academic path with confidence.
Modesto Junior College will begin a phased implementation of the new course numbering system. Implementation phase 1 of 3 will begin in Fall 2025. The courses listed as "old course" in the crosswalk table below will be assigned the "new course" CCN numbers starting in Fall of 2025.
When registering for Fall 2025 classes, students should use Class Search to look up the new course number, as listed in the table below.
| Old Course | New Course (CCN) | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 100-Fundamentals of Public Speaking | COMM C1000-Introduction to Public Speaking | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 100-Intensive Reading, Writing, and Reasoning | ENGL C1000E- Academic Reading and Writing (Embedded Support) | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 101-Composition and Reading | ENGL C1000-Academic Reading and Writing | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 103-Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking | ENGL C1001-Critical Thinking and Writing | Fall 2025 |
| POLSC 101-American Politics | POLS C1000- American Government and Politics | Fall 2025 |
| PSYCH 101-General Psychology | PSYC C1000-Introduction to Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| MATH 134-Elementary Statistics | STAT C1000-Introduction to Statistics | Fall 2025 |
Students will see the old course for any classes taken during or before Summer 2025. On or after Fall 2025, students will see the new common course numbering system. All Common Course Numbering courses start with a "C" in the catalog number. Example is shown below.
The California Community College system is implementing a student-facing Common Course Numbering (CCN) system, as required by Education Code Sections 66725-66725.5 through Assembly Bill No. 1111 (Berman), to be completed by July 1, 2027. This system will create common course numbers for comparable courses across all community colleges in the state, facilitating smoother transfers to four-year institutions and reducing unnecessary credit accumulation. By maximizing credit mobility, the CCN system will enhance equitable transfer opportunities and support student success by helping students build cohesive academic plans, understand course transferability, and make informed course selections. This collaborative effort involves faculty, administrators, staff, and system officials to ensure the best outcomes for California community college students. (Source: ASCCC)
It is important to you if you have taken courses at any California Community College prior to Fall 2025 because course numbers and titles have changed and you do not want to accidentally repeat the same course.
When colleges update courses, they do it during an academic year. Fall semester is the typical start of the academic year. Fall 2025 is the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. And each phase will roll out courses during the fall semesters.
Yes. Courses that have not been changed may continue to transfer under previously agreed-upon transfer agreements between two-year colleges and four-year colleges.
