How do transfer credits work at Oakland Community College?

I'm considering transferring to Oakland Community College from another community college. How do their transfer credits work, and how can I make sure my credits will be accepted?

Oakland Community College (OCC) generally accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. When you apply to transfer, you typically need to submit all official transcripts from your previous institutions. Once your application is processed, the OCC administration will evaluate your transcripts to determine which credits will transfer.

Not all credits may be accepted, however. This can be due to differences in course content or rigor between your previous institution and OCC. Credits are typically more likely to be accepted if they are from courses that align closely with OCC's curriculum, whether they're part of a degree program or general education requirements.

To increase the likelihood that your credits will be accepted, ensure that you have detailed information about each course taken at your previous institution, like course descriptions or syllabi. This information will allow OCC to accurately determine whether your courses are equivalent to its offerings.

Furthermore, it's important to note that maintaining good academic standing at your previous institution can also factor into the transferability of your credits. Poor grades in certain courses could lead them to not being accepted for transfer.

To get a clearer idea of which specific credits will transfer, you may want to reach out to an admissions counselor at OCC, who can guide you through the process and give you more personalized information based on your academic history. While they can't give you a definite answer until you've applied and your transcripts have been evaluated, they can certainly help set your expectations.

Remember, even if the credits themselves don't transfer, you've likely learned skills or information in your courses at your previous school that will help you succeed at OCC. It's all about applying your previous work to your future academic plans, and that can be done in more than one way.