Transferring Credits

Sometimes, the college or university that a student thinks they want to attend for the entirety of their college career ends up not being the right fit, for any number of reasons. In other situations, some students plan to attend a community college to earn an associate degree with the intention of transferring to a different school after graduation. Still other students start college and then take some time off before deciding to continue working toward a degree from another school years later.

Students in any of these situations understandably want to get credit for the college courses they’ve already completed, but often find themselves asking a key question: “How does transferring college credits work?”

Read on for more information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about transferring college credits.

There are many reasons students may choose to attend a two-year college when they make the initial decision to further their educations. Many students are attracted to the idea of earning an associate degree in just two years and entering the workforce as a college graduate.

Others choose to pursue accredited online degree programs from two-year schools with the intention of transferring colleges and completing a four-year degree at another institution. In fact, one of the great things about two-year schools is that students can transfer their credits to another college or university.

Whether you planned to get a job after obtaining an associate degree but changed your mind or you planned on transferring from community college to a university all along, understanding what the transfer process entails can help make your transition smoother.