How do transfer credits affect college GPA?

I'm in the middle of a transfer, and I'm super curious how my transfer credits will impact my GPA at the new college. Do they include my old grades, or is it like a fresh start?

Transfer credits typically don't carry over your old college GPA to the new school. In most cases, your GPA will be reset when you transfer. This means that while the credits for the courses you took at your previous institution may be accepted towards your graduation requirements at your new school, the grades for those courses usually won't factor into your new GPA.

But do be aware of this - while your transferred grades may not affect your GPA at your new school, they will remain on your transcript from your previous institution and thus would be seen should any future employer or graduate school request your full academic history.

Finally, since policies can differ from one institution to another, it's crucial that you connect with an academic advisor or the Registrar's Office at your new school for clarification. They will be able to provide the most accurate and timely information based on their specific policies.