Data Currently Available

ASSIST transferable course data extracts are now available to CCC, CSU, UC, and participating Independent institutions. 

  • File #1 - UC Transferable Courses
    • Addendum to File #1 - UC Transferable Course Credit Limitations
  • File #2 - CSU Transferable Courses
  • File #3 - IGETC Approved Courses
  • File #4 - CSU GE Breadth Certification Courses
  • File #5 - CSU US History, Constitution and American Ideals Approved Courses
  • File #6 - Cal-GETC Approved Courses

All currently available data extracted from the ASSIST system is in a .txt format to be uploaded and interpreted by another computer system, such as a campus degree audit or transfer planning application. We look forward to future releases as we expand our data sharing options, including articulation data and other data in JSON format via API.

Data Request & Sharing Process

Notice: Data fulfillment continues to be limited to CCC, CSU, UC, and AICCU segment and institution administrators for critical campus operations purposes only (Statement on ASSIST Data Requests). Requestors may not receive a request form link during the fulfillment hiatus if the request does not appear critical.

The standard workflow and steps to request data access are listed below. Additional automation and self-service options will evolve with future data releases.

1.    Review the ASSIST Data Extract & API Specifications document to determine if the available files meet your current data needs.
2.    Email help@assist.org to indicate your interest in receiving data files.
3.    Submit the request form if provided.
4.    The ASSIST team will respond to data inquiries within three business days.

Additional Data Resources

Data Sharing Operations Expansion Overview

The self-service data portal launched November 2024, providing approved data subscribers with secure access to the standard data file inventory.

API testing occurred over Summer 2025.

Additional system security, license agreement and fee structure formalization, and terms of use legal clearance are all necessary before formal fulfillments can resume. System offices (CSUCO, UCOP, CCCCO) and institutions, including participating AICCU institutions will be provided priority access (estimated Fall 2026). Additional capacity for access and fulfillment to non-institution-sponsored requestors is still being determined.

Updated: 8-5-2026