Understanding Barton College Transfer Credits

I'm confused about how my credits from community college will transfer to Barton College. Can anyone explain how the credit transfer system typically works and what I should watch out for?

Sure, happy to help clarify credit transfer! When you transfer from a community college to a four-year institution like Barton College, your credits typically transfer in one of two ways: as equivalent course credits or as elective credits.

Equivalent course credits - This means a course you took at your community college has a direct equivalent at Barton and would count as if you'd taken that course there. For example, if you took Introductory Psychology at your community college, and Barton has the same course in its catalog, you'd get credit for having taken Introductory Psychology at Barton.

Elective credits - There may be some courses you've taken that do not have a direct equivalent at Barton. In this case, they may be counted as elective credits. This means that while they won't fulfill a specific requirement, they still count towards the total number of credits you need to graduate.

Key things to remember:

1. Not all credits may transfer. Colleges usually have a maximum number of credits that can transfer, and some courses might not be accepted at all.

2. You have to earn a certain grade for credit to transfer. Most colleges require a minimum grade of C for a course to transfer, but do ensure to check Barton's specific criteria.

3. The institution's accreditation can impact transferability of the credits. If your community college is regionally accredited, it is more likely your credits will be accepted by Barton.

By reaching out to Barton College's admissions or registrar's office, they should be able to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your transcript and how each of your credits would transfer. You can also determine if any extra steps or documentation might be needed to make sure your credits transfer smoothly. Good luck!