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.

The anatomy of a Common Course Numbering course code.

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.

Cypress College Courses

Old Course NumberNew Common Course NumberCombination Number as Displayed in Degreeworks and Classic Registration
COMM 100 C Human CommunicationCOMM C1000 Introduction to Public SpeakingCOMM 100 C Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM 100HC Honors Human CommunicationCOMM C1000H Intro to Public Speaking – HonorsCOMM 100HC Introduction to Public Speaking – Honors
ENGL 100 C College WritingENGL C1000 Academic Reading & WritingENGL 100 C Academic Reading & Writing
ENGL 101 C Enhanced College WritingENGL C1000E Academic Reading & WritingENGL 101 C Academic Reading & Writing
ENGL 100HC Honors College WritingENGL C1000H Academic Reading & Writing – HonorsENGL 100HC Academic Reading & Writing – Honors
ENGL 103 C Critical Reasoning & WritingENGL C1001 Critical Thinking & WritingENGL 103 C Critical Thinking & Writing
ENGL 103HC Honors Critical Reason WritingENGL C1001H Critical Thinking & Writing – HonorsENGL 103HC Critical Thinking & Writing – Honors
POSC 100 C United States GovernmentPOLS C1000 American Government & PoliticsPOLS 100 C American Government & Politics
POSC 100HC Honors U.S. GovernmentPOLS C1000H American Government & Politics – HonorsPOLS 100HC American Government and Politics – Honors
PSY 101 C Introduction to PsychologyPSYC C1000 Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 101 C Introduction to Psychology
PSY 101HC Honors Intro to PsychologyPSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology – HonorsPSYCH 101HC Introduction to Psychology – Honors
MATH 120 C Intro Probability StatisticsSTAT C1000 Introduction to StatisticsSTAT 120 C Introduction to Statistics

Fullerton College Courses

Old Course NumberNew Common Course NumberCombination Number as Displayed in Degreeworks and Classic Registration
COMM 100 F Public SpeakingCOMM C1000 Introduction to Pubic SpeakingCOMM 100 F Introduction to Public Speaking
ENGL 100 F College WritingENGL C1000 Academic Reading & WritingENGL 100 F Academic Reading & Writing
ENGL 101 F Enhanced College WritingENGL C1000E Academic Reading & WritingENGL 101 F Academic Reading & Writing
ENGL 100HF Honors College WritingENGL C1000H Academic Reading & Writing – HonorsENGL 100HF Academic Reading & Writing – Honors
ENGL 103 F Critical Reasoning & WritingENGL C1001 Critical Thinking & WritingENGL 103 F Critical Thinking & Writing
ENGL 103HF Honors Critical Reasoning & WritingENGL C1001H Critical Thinking & Writing – HonorsENGL 103HF Critical Thinking & Writing – Honors
POSC 100 F American GovernmentPOLS C1000 American Government & PoliticsPOLS 100 F American Government & Politics
POSC 100HF Honors American GovernmentPOLS C1000H American Gov. & Politics – HonorsPOLS 100HF American Government & Politics – Honors
PSY 101 F General PsychologyPSYC C1000 Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 101 F Introduction to Psychology
PSY 101HF Honors General PsychologyPSYC C1000H Intro to Psychology – HonorsPSYC 101HF Introduction to Psychology – Honors
MATH 120 F Introductory Probability & StatisticsSTAT C1000 Introduction to StatisticsSTAT 120 F Introduction to Statistics
MATH 121 F Introductory Probability & Statistics with SupportSTAT C1000E Introduction to StatisticsSTAT 121 F Introduction to Statistics
MATH 120HF Honors Introductory Probability & StatisticsSTAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics – HonorsSTAT 120HF Introduction to Statistics – Honors

Resources

For questions or concerns regarding the Common Course Numbering Project contact Transfer@CCCCO.edu.

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.

Necessary Forms & Templates

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 Fall 2025 classes.

DegreeWorks

Degree Works has not yet been updated to display the new Common Course Number. The information will display with the “new” subject code (if it changed) and the “old” course number. The old course number can be crosswalked to the schedule and new CCN using the CRN or the chart on “USING CCN: COMMON COURSE NUMBERING.”

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If the course was originally PSY 101 C and the CCN is PSYC C1000, DegreeWorks will display PSYC 101 C.