I'm planning to transfer my community college credits to an online school and want to make sure they get accepted. What are some of the top online schools known for accepting transfer credits from community colleges?
There are a variety of online colleges that have a strong track record of accepting community college credits. The first one that comes to mind is Arizona State University's ASU Online. This program allows transfer students to bring in up to 64 credits from a two-year college, which can significantly shorten your graduation timeline.
Western Governors University (WGU) is another popular option for transfer students. They offer many programs in business, education, and healthcare, among others, and have a relatively flexible policy on accepting transfer credits.
Excelsior College is known for its generous transfer policies. They have a flexible transfer credit policy and accept credits from a variety of sources including community colleges, other accredited institutions, and even for military training and work experiences evaluated for academic credit.
Southern New Hampshire University's online program (SNHU Online) also has a robust transfer policy, accepting up to 90 transfer credits, with a dedicated transfer admission team to assist with the transition process.
Finally, the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) specializes in serving online and nontraditional students and typically accepts up to 70 credits from community colleges for degree programs.
Remember, it's important to reach out to the specific schools you're considering to fully understand their credit transfer policies. In addition, you might want to consider emailing or having a discussion with an academic advisor at your community college. They should be knowledgeable about credit transfer processes, especially to local or popular online institutions among previous students.
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