I'm thinking of taking some online classes at American River College and want to ensure they transfer smoothly to a four-year university. Does anyone have experience with transferring online credits from ARC? How does it affect the transfer process?
When considering the transferability of online classes from American River College (ARC), the general rule of thumb is that most universities should accept them, particularly, if the school is part of the California Community College System and you're transferring to another California state institution. This includes the UC or Cal State schools.
That said, transferability always depends on the specific universities and the majors you're considering. The credits for general education courses, such as English, math, and social sciences, are more likely to transfer, while some specialized or vocational courses may not.
I'd also recommend using the website Assist.org, which is an official online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at a California Community College can be applied when transferred to a UC or CSU.
Additionally, contact the four-year college you're hoping to transfer to. They will have transfer advisors who can provide the most accurate information about how credits from ARC (online or in-person) would transfer.
To recap, while many ARC classes should transfer, verify any class you take against the database at Assist.org and directly with your target four-year institutions.
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