How does credit transfer work at Bergen Community College?

I'm considering attending Bergen Community College but want to make sure the credits will transfer to other schools later. How do the credit transfers work there, and are there any limits I should be aware of?

The process of transferring credits at Bergen Community College, like many other community colleges, generally involves a few key steps. First, you'll need to complete your coursework at Bergen Community College with acceptable grades. Typically, courses with a grade of 'C' or higher are transferable.

Then, when you're ready to transfer to a four-year institution, you'll need to speak to an advisor at that institution who can guide you through the transfer process and help evaluate what credits will transfer over. They will look at the courses you've completed and see how they match up with the requirements at their institution.

You should also be aware that not all credits may transfer directly to a specific four-year program depending on the major you choose. So it's a good idea to plan ahead as early as possible about which four-year institution and program you plan to transfer to, so that you can align your classes at Bergen accordingly.

Additionally, some institutions have special articulation agreements with Bergen Community College, which can simplify the process and provide clear paths for credit transfer.

Keep in mind that each college or university will have its own stipulations regarding credit transfers, and some programs may have maximum limits on the number of transferred credits that they'll accept.

One piece of advice: keep a detailed record of syllabi, assignments and other significant coursework from Bergen Community College as they might be useful when determining equivalencies at your new college. These can strengthen your case in case there's a debate over whether a particular class should count towards your degree.

Remember to always work closely with academic advisers both at Bergen Community College and at any potential transfer institution to help smoothen the transition.