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Many community colleges have direct transfer agreements with at least one four-year school. These agreements allow you to transfer all your community college credits to a participating four-year school that has accepted your transfer application. Once there, you can apply your community college credits toward finishing your degree.
Contact your school's advisor to determine admission and general education requirements related to your transfer.
Information on this page is a general overview.
Contact your school's advisor to determine admission
and general education requirements related to your transfer.
General
Education Requirements
The following is a sample list of general education
requirements for a community college student preparing
for transfer to a four-year school.
| English composition |
2 classes |
| Speech |
1 class |
| Critical thinking |
1 class |
| Natural Sciences |
1 Biological, 1 Physical
One class must have a lab |
| Health |
1 class |
| Physical education |
2 classes |
| Math |
College Algebra or higher |
| U.S. History |
1-2 classes |
| American government |
1 class |
| Foreign language |
2 classes |
| Social and behavioral science |
2-3 classes |
| Humanities |
2-3 classes |
Basic steps for transferring from a community college to a four-year school
While
Attending Community College
- Start planning your transfer in your first semester. An early start could make your transfer smooth and easy.
- Meet with your academic advisor to define your short- and long-term goals.
- Enroll in courses that will satisfy the specific requirements for your degree—include prerequisites and recommended courses.
- Find out if your financial aid will transfer.
- Attend transfer fairs.
- Keep your grades up—admission to four-year schools can be competitive.
Selecting
a Four-Year School
- List which academic subjects and aspects of campus life appeal to you. When investigating colleges, see how their academic programs, location, size, and facilities complement your list.
- Understand the costs associated with attending a
four-year school.
- Check catalogs of several colleges for their transfer
and course requirements before making your final decision.
- Research schools online with our School Search Tool.
- Determine if you can afford the expense, use our Affordability Analyzer.
- Inquire about campus housing.
Completing
the Transfer
- Select your major.
- Request copies of your high school and college transcripts.
- Find the best ways to make your transfer application stand out by highlighting your academic strengths and emphasizing community involvement.
- Investigate scholarship opportunities for transfer students.
- Submit your application for admission with the fee and all required documents.
- Meet deadlines (application, financial aid, scholarship, placement, and housing).
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