Course Names are Changing Fall 2025: Common Course Numbering (CNN) System
Posted on April 25, 2025 by Río Hondo College | Category: College News,Homepage News
Did you know that beginning Fall 2025, course numbers at California Community Colleges—including Río Hondo—will start to look the same across the state? It’s all part of a new system called Common Course Numbering (CCN).
This new system, required by state law (Assembly Bill 1111), is designed to make it easier for students to transfer between colleges. Instead of trying to figure out if “Math 130” at one college is the same as “Math 110” at another, all similar classes will now have the same course number and title—making things simpler and clearer.
What’s changing?
Starting Fall 2025, some courses at Río Hondo will have new numbers and names. For example, “Math 130” might now appear as STAT C1000. But don’t worry, it’s the same class, just with a new label.
How does this help students?
If you ever need to take a class at another community college or plan to transfer, you’ll know exactly what to register for. This change helps you build a clearer academic plan, understand how your courses transfer, and stay on track to graduate.
Already took the class?
No problem. Past coursework remains valid. These changes won’t affect what you’ve already completed.
More changes ahead
This is just Phase I. More classes will go through the CCN system in Fall 2026 and again in Fall 2027.
Have questions? Talk to a counselor, they’re here to help you navigate the updates.
Website: www.riohondo.edu/counseling-center
Phone: (562) 9083410
Location: Student Services, First Floor, SS 160
Use this guide to help you with the registration process and ensure you are registering for the appropriate classes.
| If you are looking for (former name): | Search for (on schedule of classes): | New Name Across CA Community Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 101 | COMM C1000 | COMM C1000 |
| SPCH 101H | COMM 101H | COMM C1000H |
| MATH 130 | STAT C1000 | STAT C1000 |
| MATH 130H | STAT 130H | STAT C1000H |
| ENGL 101 | ENGL C1000 | ENGL C1000 |
| ENGL 201 | ENGL C1001 | ENGL C1001 |
| ENGL 201H | ENGL 201H | ENGL C1001H |
| POLS 110 | POLS C1000 | POLS C1000 |
| POLS 110H | POLS 110H | POLS C1000H |
| PSY 101 | PSYC C1000 | PSYC C1000 |
| PSY 101H | PSY 101H | PSYC C1000H |