NY Community colleges with most transfer agreements?

I'm planning on starting at a community college in New York before transferring to a 4-year school. Which community colleges have a lot of transfer agreements?

That's a great strategy for potentially saving on tuition and easing your transition into a four-year institution. In New York, several community colleges have robust transfer agreements in place.

SUNY (State University of New York) community colleges often have a plethora of "articulation agreements" with both in-state and out-of-state universities. These agreements make the transfer process smoother and sometimes guarantee admission to partner schools if certain conditions are met.

Some SUNY community colleges with numerous transfer agreements include:

1. Hudson Valley Community College: This institution has approximately 55 agreements with universities, including colleges within the SUNY system like the University at Albany and private institutions such as The Sage Colleges and Maria College.

2. Erie Community College: ECC has transfer agreements with SUNY schools as well as private institutions like Canisius College and Daemen College.

3. Nassau Community College: Nassau has positively dozens of transfer agreements in place, with SUNY schools like Stony Brook University and Binghamton University. They also have agreements with private institutions like Hofstra University.

It's important to remember that even with articulation agreements, acceptance isn't automatic. You often need a certain GPA, to take specific pre-requisite courses, and to finish your associate's degree before transferring. Each agreement has its stipulations, so be sure to speak with an advisor at the community college to understand all the details.