How do 91 college credits transfer when switching schools?

I'm considering transferring colleges and have accumulated 91 credits so far. I’m unsure how many of these will transfer to my new school and how that might affect my class standing. Does anyone have experience with this kind of transfer?

The process for transferring credits can vary from school to school. In general, universities usually have a process where they evaluate each course you've taken at your previous institution to determine how it aligns with their own course offerings.

Credits usually transfer over in one of three ways:

1. Direct Equivalent: This is when a course you've taken matches directly with a course at your new institution.

2. Elective Credit: These types of credits do not perfectly match any course at your new institution, but still count towards your electives or general education requirements.

3. Credit Not Accepted: Unfortunately, there may be instances where the credits you've accrued from a course cannot be transferred over. This can depend on the grade you received, the type of course, or the institution you're transferring from.

For example, if you took a course that is not offered at your new university and it also doesn't fit within the elective or general education categories, the credits may not be accepted. Similarly, institutions often don't accept credits for courses where the grade is below a certain threshold (oftentimes a C or better).

Therefore, while you have earned 91 credits at your current institution, not all of those may count towards your degree at your new school. Communicate directly with your prospective school's admissions office or registrar to understand their specific policies and procedures for credit transfers. Moreover, if you haven't chosen your new institution yet, this could be a factor you want to consider in making your decision. The more credits that transfer, the fewer classes you'll have to take to finish your degree, which could save you time and tuition.

Finally, in terms of class standing, that also varies from school to school. Some schools determine class standing by the number of credits you've earned, while others might consider other factors. Check with your new institution about their policies to understand your potential class standing should you transfer.

Don't forget to request official transcripts from your current school to provide to your new institution. This will provide the new institution with all the necessary details about your course work and grades.