Big changes are coming to course numbering at California Community Colleges, including Diablo Valley College, and it's all to make transferring smoother.
Making Your Transfer Journey Easier!
Thanks to the Common Course Numbering (CCN) System, courses with the same content will now have the same number across all community colleges. No more guessing if your course will transfer correctly—it's all aligned!
Starting Fall 2025, the new numbering system will go into effect for many general education and transfer pathway courses. This includes the following:
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Current Course Number |
New Course Number (CCN) |
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MATH-142: Introduction to Statistics |
STAT-C1000: Introduction to Statistics |
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MATH-142L: Introduction to Statistics |
STAT-C1000E: Introduction to Statistics |
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ENGL-122: First-Year College Writing and Reading |
ENGL-C1000: Academic Reading and Writing |
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ENGL-122L: First-Year College Writing Reading with Additional Support |
ENGL-C1000E: Academic Reading and Writing |
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ENGL-126: Critical Thinking: Writing about Non-Fiction |
ENGL-C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing |
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COMM-120: Public Speaking |
COMM-C1000: Introduction to Public Speaking |
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PSYCH-101: Introduction to Psychology |
PSYC-C1000: Introduction to Psychology |
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POLSC-120: Introduction to Politics |
POLS-C1000: American Government and Politics |
Get Support
- Attend our upcoming Zoom info session. Details and registration below.
- Stop by our Student Centers' in-person counseling liaison drop-in hours.
- Take advantage of Transfer Service's Zoom drop-in counseling hours.
- If you haven’t had a one-on-one counseling appointment yet this term, make an appointment to see a counselor for individualized support. TIP: Counseling appointments do fill up fast! Don’t wait until class registration periods begin to make an appointment, if you need one.
Upcoming Info Sessions
FAQs - We've Got Answers!
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The California Community College system is implementing a Common Course Numbering (CCN) system to make transferring easier! Under Assembly Bill 1111 (Berman), courses with the same content will have the same number across all community colleges in the state. This means less confusion, better planning, and a smoother transfer process!
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If you took courses before Fall 2025, you’ll want to check the new numbers to make sure you’re not accidentally repeating a class you’ve already completed. Stay on top of your academic plan by checking with a counselor if you haven’t done so yet.
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When colleges make big updates, they roll them out at the start of an academic year. That’s why the first phase of CCN starts in Fall 2025—with more updates coming in future semesters.
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CCN courses are easy to spot! They have a "C" in the catalog number (e.g., ENGL-122 is now ENGL-C1000).
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Some subject area codes (like POLSC to POLS) were adjusted to match what’s commonly used across California. This makes things clearer and more consistent statewide.
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Yes! Courses that haven’t changed will still transfer as usual under existing agreements with CSU, UC and private colleges.
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For the full details, visit the California Community College Chancellor’s Office website, attend one of our info sessions, visit our youtube page, or talk to your counselor if you haven’t made an appointment this semester.
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No! MATH-142 = STAT-C1000, so your previous course still meets the requirement.
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Yes! POLS-C1000 is the same course as POLSC-120, so your new passing grade will count.
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Yes! Honors courses (with an H) still count toward degree requirements.