Common Course Numbering

To simplify credit transfer between institutions, California Community Colleges have adopted a statewide numbering system through the Common Course Numbering system (AB 1111). This system will eventually provide a standardized set of subjects and course numbers across all California Community Colleges, ensuring that equivalent courses have the same identifier, regardless of the college offering them. By aligning course numbers, students can more easily identify transferable credits, reducing confusion and streamlining their educational pathways.

The Common Course Numbering system helps students plan their academic journeys with confidence, particularly when transferring to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. This initiative supports seamless articulation agreements and reinforces consistency across the state's diverse community colleges.

Implementing Common Course Numbering

Victor Valley College will begin rolling out the new course numbering system in a series of phases.  The first phase begins Fall 2025 where the following courses will be affected:

Common Core Numbering Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Does This Mean? When registration opens for summer 2025 and fall 2025, you’ll see the following.  For summer 2025, if you're interested in enrolling in ENGL-101 English Composition and Reading, you will look up ENGL-101 English Composition and Reading, as usual.  However, if you're looking for that course in Fall 2025, you will need to look for ENGL C1000 instead.
2. What will appear on and my transcript? Students will see the old course for any classes taken summer 2025 or earlier.  For fall 2025 and later, students will see the new common course numbering system.  All common course numbering courses will start with a "C" for example STAT C1000.
3. What is Common Course Numbering? 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) 
4. Why is this information important to me?  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. It is also important because you may previously set up a Timeline on Self Service with the current course numbers and you need to replace those old courses with the new ones on your Timeline to make registration run smoothly for you starting fall 2025 and beyond.
5. How will I know if the course is part of the common course group? Courses identified as common between California Community Colleges are denoted with a "C" in the catalog number of the course (e.g. ENGL 101 is now ENGL C1000)
6. How will I know if the course is part of the common course group? Courses identified as common between California Community Colleges are denoted with a "C" in the catalog number of the course (e.g. ENGL 101 is now ENGL C1000). The description of the newly numbered courses will also state “formerly ENGL 101.”
7. Will courses that are not part of the common course numbering system still transfer to other schools? 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.
8. Where can I find more information about common course numbering? Background on the Common Course Numbering project is available at the website of the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
9. I have catalog rights in 22-23and it requires ENGL 101 do I need to submit a modification of major? You do not need to submit a modification of major. ENGL 101 is equivalent to ENGL C1000, so ENGL C1000 will automatically count toward your degree requirement in place of ENGL 101
10.  I have catalog rights for 2022-2023 and it requires ENGL 101 do I need to submit a Student Update Form for Change of Major? No, you do not need to change your major. ENGL 101 is equivalent to ENGL C1000, so ENGL C1000 will automatically count toward your requirements in place of ENGL 101.
11.  I took POLS 102 and earned a D, F, or FW grade.  If I take POLS C1000 and earn a new grade, will the POLS 102 grade be marked as a repeat? POLS 102 and POLS C1000 are considered equivalent courses (the same). So, the same repeat rules for GPA alleviation will apply as they have before.
12.  I took PSYC C1000 at another college but intend to graduate from VVC, will it count for the same Cal-GETC area at VVC? Efforts are underway to align course articulation across California Community Colleges, as well as with the University of California and California State University systems, for Cal-GETC, major preparation, and course-to-course equivalencies. However, students are encouraged to consult ASSIST or speak with a counselor to confirm how the course will apply to their specific academic plan.