How well do Baker College credits transfer to other schools?

I'm thinking about starting at Baker College and might transfer later. Does anyone have experience with how well their credits transfer to other colleges or universities? Any advice would be super helpful!

The transferability of Baker College credits to other institutions can depend largely on the individual school to which you're attempting to transfer. Some colleges can have very flexible transfer policies, accepting a broad range of credits, while others may only accept certain types of credit or have a limit on how many credits can be transferred.

On their end, Baker College is an accredited institution, meaning that theoretically its credits are recognized by other accredited colleges and universities. Nonetheless, each individual institution sets its own transfer policies, so while one school might accept the majority of your Baker College coursework, another might accept less, or possibly none.

Typically, general education credits transfer more universally than specific major or elective courses. So, if you're taking a lot of general studies classes at Baker, it's more likely these credits will transfer. Meanwhile, very specific or niche classes may not be recognized by another institution due to the lack of an equivalent course.

One way to get a good idea about potential transferability is to reach out to the academic advisors at both Baker College and at the school you are considering transferring to. They can give you a more specific breakdown of what credits will transfer.

Additionally, if you have a specific career path in mind and you're looking at more selective or specialized schools (for example, engineering schools, Ivy Levels, etc.), it's also worthwhile to plan a course sequence that parallels the typical curriculum there.

Lastly, always request official syllabi for all your Baker College classes. When you transfer, the new school might need to see them to determine whether they can grant you credit for your work.