
The SUN System is a college course numbering system designed to help Arizona students plan their education and ensure successful transfer of course credits.
Enrolling in SUN courses is an easy way to plan your university transfer and save time and money while pursuing your education.
The SUN System is a special bank of courses, but tens of thousands of other Arizona college courses also transfer-- check the Course Equivalency Guide to search for additional transferrable courses. It is also important to check with your college advisor for more information on course transfer and transfer programs. Please be aware that your course may transfer but you should check with your advisor to make sure it applies to your degree as well.
For more details, review the SUN System FAQ Page.
The SUN System is a special bank of courses, but tens of thousands of other Arizona college courses also transfer-- check the Course Equivalency Guide to search for additional transferrable courses. It is also important to check with your college advisor for more information on course transfer and transfer programs. Please be aware that your course may transfer but you should check with your advisor to make sure it applies to your degree as well.
For more details, review the SUN System FAQ Page.
SUN Course Example
SUN courses have a unique three-letter prefix and four-digit course number that represents direct course equivalency at all Arizona public community colleges and universities. Each institution retains its original course numbers but uses the SUN to indicate commonality.
For example:
Financial accounting has several different prefixes and numbers at the community colleges and universities (see the table below). In the SUN System, all of the courses will share a unique number and a single prefix: SUN# MAT 1151. This unique number/prefix indicates course equivalency at all institutions! When you enroll in a SUN course you know that your credit will be accepted at any Arizona college.
For example:
Financial accounting has several different prefixes and numbers at the community colleges and universities (see the table below). In the SUN System, all of the courses will share a unique number and a single prefix: SUN# MAT 1151. This unique number/prefix indicates course equivalency at all institutions! When you enroll in a SUN course you know that your credit will be accepted at any Arizona college.
College Algebra
SUN# MAT 1151
College / University |
Course Number |
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Arizona State University |
MAT 117 |
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Arizona Western College |
MAT 151 |
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Central Arizona College |
MAT 151 |
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Cochise College |
MAT 151 |
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Coconino Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Dine College |
MAT 110 |
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Eastern Arizona College |
MAT 154 |
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Estrella Mountain Community College |
MAT 151 |
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GateWay Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Glendale Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Mesa Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Mohave Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Northern Arizona University |
MAT 110 |
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Northland Pioneer College |
MAT 152 |
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Paradise Valley Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Phoenix College |
MAT 151 |
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Pima Community College |
MAT 151 |
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Rio Salado College |
MAT 151 |
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Scottsdale Community College |
MAT 151 |
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South Mountain Community College |
MAT 151 |
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University of Arizona |
MATH 112 |
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Yavapai College |
MAT 152 |
Find SUN Courses
You can also use the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) to find SUN courses at your community college or university. SUN courses are also listed in your community college catalogs online and in print.
SUN courses are designated in the CEG and in your college catalogs by the orange SUN icon shown below:
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SUN courses are designated in the CEG and in your college catalogs by the orange SUN icon shown below:
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