AA-IP: What is it?

The AA-IP allows students to design an individualized academic program. To earn an AA-IP degree, students must complete a total of 90 credits: 15 credits of General Education Core requirements listed below plus 75 additional transferable credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. This degree is a transfer Associates degree, but NOT part of the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) with Washington state colleges and universities.

What do I need to take?

General Education - 15 Credits

Courses used in Gen Ed Core may not be used for Distribution.

Electives (75 Credits)

Physical Education: 3 credits maximum regardless of course’s status

The remaining 75 credits can be made of transferable elective credits, with only 15 credits from restricted electives (see Shoreline Community College Catalog for a list of these courses). Students pursuing the AA-IP are strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor in choosing their courses. With your advisor, you will consider the following questions:

• What colleges/universities are you considering?
• What are the application requirements of these schools?
• What are the general education requirements?
• Is there a composition requirement beyond ENGL& 101 ?
• Is there a world language requirement?
• Are there distribution requirements? In what areas?
• What major(s) are you considering?
• What courses are required for the major(s)?
• What Shoreline courses correspond to requirements at your chosen four-year school(s)?

Is the AA-IP right for me?

For many students, the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) or the Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees are recommended because they are a part of the Washington State Transfer Agreements. The AA-Individual Plan is a good fit for students who are …

• planning to transfer to a specific university and want to follow the general education requirements of that school
• planning to transfer into a specific major with many prerequisites that are required for admission
• entering Shoreline with a lot of college credits and want to graduate in a timely manner
• planning to transfer to an out-of-state college or university with no direct transfer agreement

When planning your academic program, please keep in mind:

• Students must meet the admission requirements of the colleges/universities for which they are applying.
• This AA Individual Plan (AA-IP) degree does not guarantee admission into any university, program, or major.
• Students are responsible for completing all General Education and other program requirements of the baccalaureate institution to graduate

Where can I go for help?

General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229  206-546-4559  advising@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/advising

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302  206-546-4697  ieadvisors@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/