How do transfer credits work at Boulder Community College?

I'm considering starting at Boulder Community College and then transferring to a four-year university. Can anyone explain how the transfer credit process works there? Are there any specific courses I should focus on?

At community colleges, including Boulder Community College, the general rule of thumb is that basic level courses (100 and 200 level) that are similar in nature to those offered at four-year universities usually transfer without a hitch. However, certain courses may not transfer or may transfer as elective credits, which can still be useful but might not contribute to your specific major.

Professors and academic advisors at Boulder Community College are very familiar with the transfer process and will typically be able to guide you through selecting courses that will transfer well. You should take advantage of their knowledge and seek advice on which courses you should be taking.

Also, some four-year universities have agreements with community colleges known as articulation agreements. These agreements define how credits from specific courses at the community college will transfer to the four-year university. If there are specific universities you're considering transferring to after Boulder Community College, it would be worth reaching out to them to see if they have any articulation agreements in place.

Finally, regardless of any official agreements, it would be prudent to stick mostly to core academic courses, as they are more likely to transfer successfully. Courses like English, math, sciences, social sciences, and humanities are generally more transfer-friendly. More specialized or career-oriented courses might not transfer as well, or only as elective credits, unless there is a specific program-to-program transfer agreement in place.

And remember to keep your grades up. Not only do you need to pass your classes for them to be eligible for transfer, but increasingly, schools also look at your grade in a course as part of the transfer credit evaluation process.

Good luck with your academic journey!