What Is the Transfer Credit Process and How Does It Work?
Learn the step-by-step process of transfer credit evaluation and how to transfer your college credits effectively to a new institution.
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The process of transfer credit typically involves the following steps: First, obtain an official transcript from your previous institution. Then, submit that transcript to the admissions office of the institution you are transferring to. Next, the receiving institution will evaluate the courses to determine equivalency and applicability to your new program. Finally, you will receive a transfer credit report detailing the accepted credits and how they apply to your degree requirements.
FAQs & Answers
- What documents are needed to transfer credit? You need to provide an official transcript from your previous institution to the admissions or registrar's office of the new institution.
- How long does the transfer credit evaluation take? Evaluation times vary by institution but typically take a few weeks after submission of all required documents.
- Will all my previous credits transfer to the new school? Not all credits transfer; the new institution evaluates courses for equivalency and program applicability before accepting them.
- How can I check which credits will transfer before applying? Some schools offer transfer credit equivalency tools or articulation agreements online to help students estimate accepted credits.