How can I transfer credits from Dallas College?

Does anyone have experience transferring credits from Dallas College to a four-year university? I'm trying to see what steps I'll need to take to get my credits transferred.

There are several steps that you'll need to follow to transfer your credits from Dallas College to another institution:

1. Transcript Evaluation: First, you'll need to request a transcript from Dallas College. Your four-year institution will require this to evaluate which credits they might accept. Some schools have an automated system for this, while others will manually review your transcript.

2. Coordinate with a Counselor: This could be a counselor at either Dallas College or at the institution you're transferring to. They can help you understand the specific classes or types of credits that the school typically accepts, ensuring you're making the most of your past coursework.

3. Seek Pre-Approval (if possible): If you're currently enrolled at Dallas College and planning to transfer to a four-year university, some institutions might offer the option to have your future coursework pre-approved for transfer.

4. Course Syllabi: Keep a copy of the syllabi from the courses you've completed at Dallas College. Some universities might request these to get more specific information about what was covered in your coursework.

5. Official Evaluation: Once you've been accepted to and enrolled in your four-year institution, an official credit evaluation will typically be conducted. This process will determine exactly which of your credits from Dallas College will be applied to your degree at the new university.

Keep in mind that each university has its own transfer policies, and not all credits may be accepted. Understanding the policies of the specific schools you're interested in can help streamline this process. Also, bear in mind, most schools will require that you earn a certain fraction of your degree credits at the school in order to graduate from their institution, so you may not be able to transfer all of your credits depending on how many you've already earned.