Common Course Numbering
What is Common Course Numbering?
The Common Course Numbering (CCN) system provides a streamlined and consistent approach to course numbers and titles across California Community College systems.
Using Common Course Numbering
Using Common Course Numbering is simple. In some instances, depending on the computer system you're using, you may still see the original numbers. It is also important to note that all Common Course Numbers have the letter "C"—which designates it as a CCN. There are no longer "C" and "F" designations to indicate the campus where the course is taught. Note that the highlighted courses have completely new prefixes.
Scheduling & Registration Systems
Unfortunately, not all registration systems across the schools have been updated to display the new Common Course Number yet. Please read carefully when registering for your classes.
CCN Approved Courses List
Effective Fall 2026
| Old Course Number | New Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| ART 111 C Survey of Art History | ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to Medieval Era |
| ART 112 C Survey of Art History II | ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary |
| ART 112HC Honors Survey of Art History | ARTH C1200H Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors |
| COMM 100 C Human Communication | COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking |
| COMM 100HC Honors Human Communication | COMM C1000H Intro to Public Speaking – Honors |
| ECON 100 C Principles of Economics-Macro | ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON 100HC Honors Principles of Economics-Macro | ECON C2002H Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
| ECON 105 C Principles of Economics-Micro | ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 105HC Principles of Economics-Micro | ECON C2001H Principles of Microeconomics - Honors |
| ENGL 100 C College Writing | ENGL C1000 Academic Reading & Writing |
| ENGL 101 C Enhanced College Writing | ENGL C1000E Academic Reading & Writing |
| ENGL 102 C Introduction to Literature | ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature |
| ENGL 102HC Honors Introduction to Literature | ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors |
| ENGL 100HC Honors College Writing | ENGL C1000H Academic Reading & Writing – Honors |
| ENGL 103 C Critical Reasoning & Writing | ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking & Writing |
| ENGL 103HC Honors Critical Reason Writing | ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking & Writing – Honors |
| ENGL 104 C Critical Analysis and Literature | ENGL C1003 Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature |
| ENGL 104HC Honors Critical Analysis and Literature | ENGL C1003H Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature - Honors |
| HIST 170 C History of the United States I | HIST C1001 United States History to 1877 |
| HIST 170HC History of the United States II | HIST C1001H United States History to 1877 - Honors |
| HIST 171 C History of the United States II | HIST C1002 United States History Since 1865 |
| HIST 171HC Honors History of the United States II | HIST C1002H United States History Since 1865 - Honors |
| POSC 100 C United States Government | POLS C1000 American Government & Politics |
| POSC 100HC Honors U.S. Government | POLS C1000H American Government & Politics – Honors |
| PSY 101 C Introduction to Psychology | PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology |
| PSY 101HC Honors Intro to Psychology | PSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology – Honors |
| MATH 120 C Intro Probability Statistics | STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics |
Effective Fall 2026
| Old Course Number | New Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| ARTH 150 F Western Art History - Prehistory to 14th Century | ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to Medieval Era |
| ARTH 155 F Western Art History - 15th to 21st Century | ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary |
| ARTH 155HF Honors Western Art History - 15th to 21st Century | ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors |
| COMM 100 F Public Speaking | COMM C1000 Introduction to Pubic Speaking |
| ECON 101 F Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 2001 Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 101HF Honors Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 2001H Principles of Microeconomics - Honors |
| ECON 102 F Principles of Economics - Macro | ECON 2002 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON 102HF Honors Principles of Economics - Macro | ECON 2002H Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
| ENGL 100 F College Writing | ENGL C1000 Academic Reading & Writing |
| ENGL 100HF Honors College Writing | ENGL C1000H Academic Reading & Writing – Honors |
| ENGL 101 F Enhanced College Writing | ENGL C1000E Academic Reading & Writing |
| ENGL 102 F Introduction to Literature | ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature |
| ENGL 102HF Honors Introduction to Literature | ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors |
| ENGL 103 F Critical Reasoning & Writing | ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking & Writing |
| ENGL 103HF Honors Critical Reasoning & Writing | ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking & Writing – Honors |
| ENGL 104 F Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature | ENGL C1003 Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature |
| HIST 170 F History of the United States to 1877 | HIST 1001 United States History to 1877 |
| HIST 170HF History of the United States to 1877 | HIST 1001H United States History to 1877 - Honors |
| HIST 171 F History of the United States Since 1877 | HIST C1002 United States History Since 1965 |
| HIST 171FH Honors History of the United States Since 1877 | HIST C1002H United States History Since 1965 - Honors |
| POSC 100 F American Government | POLS C1000 American Government & Politics |
| POSC 100HF Honors American Government | POLS C1000H American Gov. & Politics – Honors |
| PSY 101 F General Psychology | PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology |
| PSY 101HF Honors General Psychology | PSYC C1000H Intro to Psychology – Honors |
| MATH 120 F Introductory Probability & Statistics | STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics |
| MATH 121 F Introductory Probability & Statistics with Support | STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics |
| MATH 120HF Honors Introductory Probability & Statistics | STAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics – Honors |
Resources
Why is Common Course Numbering being introduced?
The primary purpose of CCN is to create a student-friendly system for course registration and credit transfers. By standardizing course numbers and titles across California Community Colleges, CCN reduces confusion, supports academic planning, and enables smooth transitions between colleges and universities.
When does Common Course Numbering begin?
You’ll first begin to see Common Course Numbering when the schedule of classes is released in early April 2025. The first semester for implementation is Fall 2025. Students who take classes in the Fall 2025 will be registered in courses with the common designations.
Who is Common Course Numbering for?
Common Course Numbering is for all students enrolled across California’s public systems of higher education. The CCN implementation begins with a small group of courses, so not all students will immediately notice the change in course numbering.
How will Common Course Numbering benefit the student experience?
As noted, Common Course Numbering will simplify the process for students to take — and earn credit for — classes at multiple institutions and foster easier transfer from the California Community Colleges to University of California and California State University campuses. In addition to simplified transfer and reduced redundancy, Common Course Numbering also clarifies course progression to streamline the process of earning degrees.
It is important to note that this is Phase I of Common Course Numbering implementation. Additional courses will be added in subsequent academic years to expand the program. Not all of our computer and registration systems are currently capable of displaying Common Course Numbering. As a result, in some places, the original numbers may still appear. Refer above for details.
For courses to be part of the CCN system, they must first be formally submitted following the appropriate vocabulary and information requirements.
April 2025 through June 2025 CCN Update (PDF)
See other updates on the official CCN site.