Apply for an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)

CSU ADT Verification: Questions and Answers

• What is an ADT-verification?

  The ADT-verification is a means by which California Community Colleges can verify their students' progress towards ADT completion to help CSU campuses appropriately apply ADT benefits when reviewing admission applications. Since admission applications are reviewed before most students are awarded the ADT, CSU campuses can integrate ADT-verifications into their application review process.

• How do I get my ADT status verified?

  Step 1: Apply to CSU during the priority filing period and report your plan to transfer with the ADT from De Anza College. By reporting your intent to transfer with the ADT within the CSU Application, your name will be added to the CSU e-Verify System (see Q3). 

  Step 2: Meet with a De Anza counselor or academic adviser and submit your ADT Graduation Application by the following verification deadlines:

  • For spring 2024 transfer, October 31, 2023
  • For fall 2024 transfer, March 15, 2024

  Note: The “Required for Verification” section of the ADT Graduation Application must be filled-out completely.

• What is e-Verify?

  De Anza can electronically verify (e-Verify) your ADT status via a shared online CSU portal, the e-Verify Site.  All CSU campuses can access the e-Verify Site and most prefer this verification method; the system is only open a few weeks each cycle and can only be used for students who reported their intent to transfer with the ADT on their CSU Application (Cal State Apply). De Anza College cannot add names to the e-Verify Site.  Students cannot access the e-Verify Site.

  Applicants can view the ADT eligibility status in their Cal State Apply account under the Check Status area the day after the status is posted by De Anza College. A system generated notification from CSU will be sent each time there is a change in status. (Note: The processing time needed to review ADT Graduation Applications and post ADT-verifications by De Anza College may be a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on staffing levels.)

• Can I get my ADT status verified if I did not report my plan to receive the ADT when I applied to CSU?

  Yes, but you will be responsible for notifying CSU. Meet with a De Anza counselor or academic adviser to complete the ADT Graduation Application (be sure to fill out the “Required for Verification” section) by the verification deadline for your transfer term. If you have completed or are on track to complete degree requirements by the spring just prior to a fall transfer or by the summer before a spring transfer, the counselor/adviser can provide you with a verification form (pdf). 

  You must fill out the top section of the form and a counselor/adviser will complete the bottom section. You will be responsible for sending this form to the CSU campus(es) that you applied to.  See email/mailing addresses here. Check with the CSU campus to see if the verification could be sent via email. Policies differ by campus.  

• Can I get my ADT status verified if I missed the verification deadline?

  Graduation Applications received after the De Anza College deadline will be processed, but verifications may not be completed in time to meet CSU’s deadline. (CSU ADT verification deadlines: October 31, 2023 for Spring 2024 transfer; March 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 transfer. The e-Verify Site will close on those dates. CSU campus-specific deadlines may vary). After De Anza's deadline, if you have completed or are on track to complete degree requirements by the spring just prior to a fall transfer or by the summer before a spring transfer, a counselor/adviser can provide you with a verification form (pdf). 

  You must fill out the top section of the form and a counselor/adviser will complete the bottom section. You will be responsible for sending this form to the CSU campus(es) that you applied to. See email/mailing addresses here. Check with the CSU campus to see if the verification could be sent via email. Policies differ by campus.

• What should I do if I am not able to receive the ADT as reported to CSU?  

  You should report this change in your ADT status to each CSU campus that you applied to. 

• Could my CSU admissions offer be rescinded if I reported I was getting the ADT but ended up not completing the requirements?

  Yes, if your admissions offer was contingent on receiving the ADT. You should discuss your situation with the CSU campus.

• I reported I would be transferring with the ADT but I received a CSU admissions offer before the ADT verification deadline.  Do I still need to complete the ADT? Do I need to have my ADT status verified?

  Some campuses process admission applications before the ADT verification deadline and their admissions offers are based solely on what students reported on their applications. This means your admissions offer could be contingent on receiving the ADT before transfer, so if you know the campus accepts the ADT (similar major - see Q9) you should proceed as planned by working to complete the ADT, and submitting the ADT Graduation Application by the verification deadline. Discuss your situation with a De Anza College  counselor or academic adviser, or contact the CSU campus directly.  See Q5.

• How do I check to see if the CSU campus I applied to accepts my ADT?

  The admission and graduation benefits associated with the ADT are limited to CSU campuses that have determined their majors are 'similar' to an ADT. Similar majors may be further limited to specific concentrations within each major. For example, the Business Administration ADT may be accepted towards a Business Administration: Marketing concentration at a CSU campus, but not the Business Administration: Accounting concentration. 

  To identify CSU campuses that will accept your ADT, use the Associate Degree for Transfer Major & Campus Search and be sure to check CSU campus websites for updates.

• Can I request to have my ADT status verified early?

  No. You shouldn’t have to request the verification if you correctly report your plan to transfer with the ADT from De Anza College on your CSU Application and you submit your ADT Graduation Application by the verification deadline.

• Do I need to have my status verified if I already received the ADT from De Anza?  

  If you sent your final transcript (showing the ADT was awarded) to the CSU campus, then the verification isn’t necessary, but De Anza will verify your status if your name is in the e-Verify system. You could check with De Anza’s Admissions and Records Office before the verification deadline to make sure this was done.

• Do I need to request a second verification after I’m awarded the ADT?  

  No. The ADT awarded will be noted on your De Anza College transcript. CSU will reference your official De Anza College transcript to verify degree completion.

• Do I need to have my ADT status verified if I’m not transferring to CSU?  

  No, at this point in time the ADT verification process is for CSU only. However, you may request to receive a paper-verification when you apply for the ADT if another college/university is requesting this verification. (You may be asked to provide a copy of the request sent by the college/university.) 

DISCLAIMER: The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student.  The information posted on this website is designed to assist students in obtaining the most accurate transfer-related information possible.  However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact admission to a transfer college or university.

Students are encouraged to meet as early as possible in their academic careers and periodically with a DAC counselor or academic adviser to develop a Student Education Plan and with a transfer college or university admissions representative to confirm their choice of classes.