Can someone explain how transfer credits work at York College of PA? I'm planning to transfer there and want to make sure that most of my credits will be accepted.
At York College of Pennsylvania, the Office of Registrar typically evaluates and handles all transfer credits. Here's a brief overview:
Firstly, for a course to transfer, it generally needs to be from an accredited institution and you must have earned a grade of 'C' or better.
In terms of how these credits apply to your degree, equivalent courses at York College will transfer directly into your major or as general education requirements. If a course doesn’t have a direct equivalent but is still relevant to your degree, it may be transferred as an elective in that area of study.
Maximum transfer credits that York College accepts is 75 credits from a four-year institution and the maximum from two-year institutions is 67.
Do note that the College may require a course syllabus or description for certain courses in order to evaluate their transferability accurately.
Finally, once you’re accepted to York and the school has received your official college transcript(s), they’ll perform a credit evaluation to establish what credits will transfer and how they will apply to your degree. The result will be sent to you in the form of a Transfer Credit Evaluation report.
Remember, institutions can have varying policies, so it's best to get in contact with York College's Registrar directly or look at their website for detailed and accurate information.
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