Starting in Fall 2025, Hartnell College will begin transitioning to new statewide Common Course Numbering (CCN) as part of an initiative to make transferring to a four-year institution easier across California Community Colleges (CCCs). The primary goal of CCN is to create consistency in how transfer courses are identified across all California Community Colleges.
By assigning the same course numbers, titles, and descriptions to around 75-80 of the most frequently transferred courses across all California Community Colleges, students can quickly identify which courses meet requirements for transfer to a four-year institution.
As part of this transition, Hartnell College will adopt new course numbers and titles during Phase 1 of this three-year initiative. All CCN updates will be reflected in the college catalog, schedule, and other publications.
Hartnell College Common Course Numbering (CCN) Changes for Fall 2025.
Courses will follow a 4-letter prefix + “C1000” format to align with CCN.
| Old Course Numbering | New Course Numbering | Effective |
|---|---|---|
|
ENG 1A College Composition and Reading |
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading & Writing |
Fall 2025 |
|
ENG 1AX Intensive College Composition |
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading & Writing |
Fall 2025 |
|
ENG 2 Critical Thinking & Writing |
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking & Writing |
Fall 2025 |
|
COM 1 Introduction to Public Speaking |
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking |
Fall 2025 |
|
MAT 13 Elementary Statistics |
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics |
Fall 2025 |
|
POL 1 American Political Institutions |
POLS C1000 American Government & Politics |
Fall 2025 |
|
PSY 2 General Psychology |
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology |
Fall 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The California Community College system is implementing a Common Course Numbering (CCN) update by July 1, 2027. This change, required by Education Code Sections 66725-66725.5 and Assembly Bill No. 1111 (Berman), will assign common course numbers to similar courses across all community colleges in California. The goal is to make transferring to four-year universities easier and reduce unnecessary credit accumulation. By improving how credits transfer, CCN will help students make informed course choices, build clearer academic plans, and access better transfer opportunities.
Over the next three years, many frequent transfer courses will change their numbers and titles. When you search for and register for classes, you may need to look under different subject abbreviations or course titles. Courses will follow a 4-letter prefix + “C1000” format to align with CCN.
For example, ENGLISH 101 will change to ENGL C1000 starting in Fall 2025.
When Will These Changes Happen and Which Courses Are Affected?
CCN updates will affect 75 to 80 courses over three phases:
- Fall 2025 – Phase I: 7 courses
- Fall 2026 – Phase II: Courses will be announced.
- Fall 2027 – Phase III: Courses will be announced.
For now, courses not part of Phase 1 CCN updates will keep their original numbers and titles. However, some courses may align with CCN updates in the future.
Courses taken under the old course number or title before the change will be treated and assigned under the new course number and title requirement. You don't need to retake a course if you've completed it and received a passing grade.
Course articulation (how courses transfer) will continue at the college level for all CCN courses. We recommend you talk to a counselor and check PAWS to see how a course fits your academic plan.
Courses not part of CCN will still fulfill general education and major requirements for transfer from Hartnell College to four-year institutions.
Check the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges websites for more information about the Common Course Numbering update and implementation.