What's it like transferring from Baruch College to City College for biology?

I'm currently taking biology courses at Baruch and considering a transfer to City College. Has anyone done this, and how well do the biology credits transfer? I'm curious about the process and any challenges I might face.

Transferring from Baruch College to City College for biology can be a smooth transition or a bit challenging depending on how closely the two colleges' biology programs align.

Generally, many of the foundational biology courses are likely to transfer directly because they’re relatively standard across many institutions. You can expect your introductory biology, chemistry, and possibly even physics or math courses to be accepted. However, for more specialized courses, it's important to speak with a City College academic advisor. They can evaluate your transcript and compare it with the requirements of City College's biology program to see if and how each class will transfer.

The process typically involves applying as a transfer student to City College, providing your academic transcripts, and having the courses evaluated by the college's admissions or sciences department. You may have to provide syllabi or other detailed course descriptions to help them match your previous classes with their own.

One potential challenge is that some of your credits might not transfer, or they might transfer as elective credits rather than counting towards your biology major. If certain courses from Baruch don't align with City College's program, you may have to take additional courses to meet the requirements.

Remember, transferring can result in additional time to graduation, especially if many of your credits don't transfer over. Also consider if you’ve built important relationships with biology professors at Baruch because that could factor into your decision to transfer or stay as you think about recommendations for grad school, internships, etc.

The key is to gather as much information as possible – from multiple sources if possible – before making your decision. Contacting City College directly and discussing your situation with an academic adviser should be your first step. Good luck!