How do I check my transfer credits from Alamo Colleges?

I'm thinking about transferring from Alamo Colleges to a university. What's the best way to verify which of my credits will transfer and count towards my new degree?

Generally, to check your transfer credits, you should start by requesting an official transcript from Alamo Colleges, which should include all the courses you have taken and the grades you received. Next, contact the admissions office at the university you are considering to get detailed information about how they evaluate transfer credits.

Each university often has its own specific policies on how they accept transfer credits - they each have individual articulation agreements with certain community colleges which detail how credits transfer. Some universities may not accept all credit hours or may only accept credits for certain courses.

Other universities might require you to submit course syllabi or descriptions to understand the content and rigor of the courses you took at Alamo Colleges. Based on this analysis, the university will then determine if and how your credits will transfer.

For a preliminary estimate, decide on the university to which you wish to transfer, and check if it has a transfer course equivalency database or a transfer credit evaluator on its website. This should give you a good idea of how your credits could potentially transfer. As an example, the University of California has a database where you can check how courses from other colleges transfer to UC schools.

Remember, an important step in the transfer process is to start early and make sure you have all your documents ready. Good luck!