Important update:

Starting in Fall 2025, upper division automotive technology courses will be offered in a hybrid format. The courses will no longer be available as web-based synchronous sessions.

Plan ahead and start at any of the California Community Colleges with an automotive technology degree and transfer to Río Hondo College to complete the Bachelor’s of Science in Automotive Technology.

Transfer requirements

Students must complete 32-35 units of automotive technology courses at California Community College or at a regionally accredited institution of higher education and have completed the general education requirements for CSU GE/IGETC.

Applicants must have completed the following requirements prior to applying:

  • 32-35 semester units of automotive technology with a C or higher
  • Completion of CSU GE or IGETC
  • Minimum GPA 2.0 or higher
  • Approximately 75 units or more transferable units (with exception to automotive courses)

Recommended:

  • Work experience related to automotive technology