How to Transfer Credits to an Online College

• Understand Your Credits
• Identify how many credits you have and which ones are likely to transfer.
• Look for transfer partnerships between colleges, which allow smoother credit transfers.

• Specialized courses outside general education may not transfer.

• Research Your Options

• Compare schools' academic strengths and credit transfer policies.
• Ensure the new school provides academic continuity.

• Check prerequisites and determine what additional courses may be needed.

• Reach Out to the School

• Review the school's credit transfer policies online.
• Contact transfer counselors for assistance and specific questions.

• Reach out several months before the intended transfer semester.

• Complete the Transfer Application

• Fill out personal information and submit transcripts from previous colleges.
• First-year transfers may need to provide high school transcripts.
• Submit applications by March or April for fall semester transfers.

FAQs About Transfer Credits

• What costs are associated with transferring
• Transfer students generally pay application and enrollment fees.

• Additional costs may occur if credits do not transfer and extra courses are required.

• How will transfer credits affect my GPA

• Your previous GPA does not transfer; you begin with a new GPA at your new institution.

• Can credits transfer to/from trade or vocational schools

• Credits from regionally accredited trade or vocational schools often transfer to 2-year and 4-year colleges.

• Nationally accredited credits may not transfer as easily.

• Are all credits transferable

• Most credits earned through traditional courses transfer, but unique or specialized courses may not.
• Confirm transferability with school counselors.

Why Transfer to an Online College

• Pursue a new major not available at your current institution.
• Save money on tuition.
• Gain schedule flexibility with online courses, especially asynchronous ones.
• Balance work and studies more efficiently.

Remember: Research and start early to maximize credit transfers and ensure a smooth transition!

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