Do transfer courses from community college count at Art Center College of Design?

I'm currently at a community college and looking at Art Center College of Design. How do I know which of my courses will transfer over? Any experiences with how they handle transfer credits?

Getting a concrete answer about transferring credits can be a bit tricky because the acceptance of transfer courses typically depends on the similarity of the courses you've taken at the community college to the ones at Art Center College of Design. However, Art Center College of Design does accept transfer credits from accredited institutions for classes equivalent to those in their programs.

As an initial step, make sure to keep a detailed record of your community college course syllabi. They can be extremely useful because they provide a comprehensive outline of the course content, which can be compared to the course content at Art Center College of Design to determine equivalence.

In terms of the evaluation process, once you've applied and submitted your transcripts, the Admissions Office usually works in collaboration with the department chairs to evaluate the transferability of your credits. This process usually involves assessing these syllabi and prior work to determine if they align with the Art Center College of Design's curriculum.

To get definitive answers, I would recommend reaching out directly to Admissions, or, if possible, the department head of your intended major at Art Center College of Design. They should be able to provide detailed information about specific courses and how credits can be transferred.

Remember that although many colleges, including Art Center College of Design, accept transfer credits, they often have a maximum limit of how many they will accept. Make sure you're aware of these rules as well!