Many community college students enter their first year of higher education without a clear career pathway. In such cases, many students approach their impending graduation date only to realize their decided career choice requires additional education and certifications from a four-year university.
In such cases, many community college students can take advantage of roll-over opportunities, where cooperating universities accept community college coursework as transfer credit. By transferring credits, students can save money and time and often graduate from their chosen university with far greater efficiency.
Transferring Credits
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 71 percent of community college students intend to, at some point, pursue a baccalaureate degree. Adding to their data, studies from the Center reveal that approximately 20 to 50 percent of new university students are transferring students from a community college.
This brief video explains transferring credits from a community to a four-year college.
As a rising number of students are both interested and often required to pursue longer courses of study, many community colleges and universities strive to create more streamlined transfer programs to provide students with enhanced support.
Seeking Cooperating Institutions
When looking into transferring community college credits, experts assert that the earlier a student can make plans and arrangements, the better his or her transition may be. As eCampusTours supports, “Choosing a transfer school as early as possible