The document introduces the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), a new type of associate degree offered at California community colleges. The ADT allows students to complete an associate degree while also fulfilling lower-division transfer requirements for the California State University (CSU) system. Key benefits of the ADT include guaranteed admission to a CSU, early admission decision, and only needing 60 units to complete a bachelor's degree after transfer. The document provides details on ADT requirements, sample plans, and stresses the importance of early planning and meeting with a counselor.