I'm currently attending a community college in Arizona and considering my next steps. Which universities in Arizona are known for treating transfer students' credits favorably?
Arizona State University (ASU) is an institution you might want to consider as it's highly known for accepting a considerable amount of transfer credits. ASU provides a feature on its website where you can check if your course credits will transfer, even if they're from out-of-state or international institutions.
Another university of note is Northern Arizona University (NAU). NAU has partnerships with many community colleges in Arizona through the 2NAU program. This program facilitates a seamless transfer process by allowing community college students to be concurrently enrolled at NAU so they can confirm their classes will transfer.
The University of Arizona (UA) is another transfer-friendly institution in the state. UA's Bridge Program provides community college students pre-transfer academic advising and guarantees admission to UA from any regionally accredited community college in Arizona once the necessary criteria are met.
Remember, when planning for transfer, don't just focus on the number of transferable credits. Also, check if those credits will apply toward the specific degree requirements at the 4-year college you plan to attend. It's efficient if the credits you earn fulfill the core or elective courses for your intended bachelor's degree. Speaking to an academic counselor could be highly beneficial in planning this out.
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