I'm looking into transferring college credits online and want to find the best colleges for this. What are some top options for transferring credits with minimal hassle? Any recommendations or experiences would be super helpful!
In your quest for the most suitable online colleges for transferring credits, consider the following institutions that make this process quite seamless:
1. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU Online is known for its broad transfer policy. They have a Transfer Guide where you feed in the courses you've taken, and it returns the ASU equivalents, telling you how they may apply towards an ASU degree.
2. University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC): UMGC is accommodating to nontraditional students and they have agreements with community colleges. They even provide a transfer credit page for students to obtain information on how their credits may transfer.
3. Western Governors University (WGU): As a competency-based online university, WGU does a good job of translating real-world experience into credit.
4. Penn State World Campus: They offer a Credit Review after you apply to let you know which of your credits will transfer towards your chosen degree.
5. Purdue University Global: They provide a free, unofficial online preliminary evaluation of previous college credits for transfer students. They also accept other forms of credit like military and professional training, which can save you both time and money towards your degree.
Keep in mind that it's always a good idea to reach out to your prospective school's admissions office to see how many of your credits are likely to be accepted before making a commitment. Plus, consider the transfer policies of the institution you plan on transferring credits from as well.
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