How to Transfer Academic Units From a Community College

Transferring between colleges is a fact of modern life. Students are more mobile than ever before, and many choose to pursue advanced degrees in a specialization not always offered at a community college. Many academic units, or credits, might be accepted by the destination school, especially in core curriculum requirements like history, economics and mathematics. The process might take some time, so start early in your first semester at the new school and check back periodically to ensure that the process is progressing adequately.

Instructions

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      Contact the registrar at your current institution of higher education and inquire about the specifics of their transfer credit policy. Specifically, be sure to request information about which documents are required for the process and where they should be sent.

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      Contact the registrar at your original school and request a set of official transcripts. Often this can be done through the college's website, and a small fee of $10 to $25 must be submitted. Note that most schools require that the transcripts be sent directly to the destination school, not to the student. While you are on the website, it will be worthwhile to order a second set for your own records.

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      Follow up with the registrar of your destination school after the estimated processing time has elapsed. If the transcripts have been received, ask how long the process will take before they are evaluated; if they have not been received, contact your original school to confirm that they were sent.

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      Review your unofficial transcript from your destination school once the transfer credit has been evaluated. This is very important because you must be sure that these transfer credits align properly with your degree requirements.

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      Contact your academic adviser at your destination campus to review how the transfer credits were evaluated. Bring along a set of transcripts in case there are any discrepancies. Be sure to confirm that the credits earned through transfer credits meet departmental and college requirements for graduation.

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