Transferring Credits from Brookdale Community College

I'm currently attending Brookdale Community College and considering transferring my credits. How do college credits transfer from Brookdale to other schools like Rutgers or TCNJ? Any success stories or tips on navigating this process are greatly appreciated!

The process of transferring credits varies depending on the school, but here's a general idea of how it might work when transferring from Brookdale Community College to Rutgers or TCNJ.

Firstly, most colleges and universities, including Rutger and TCNJ, have transfer equivalency tools or databases on their websites. These will allow you to see how they've evaluated courses from Brookdale in the past and how they'll count towards your future degree. Remember, these are just references and your final credits will be determined after you've been accepted.

Secondly, make sure the classes you're taking at Brookdale are in line with your intended major at your target school. This will make it more likely for your credits to be applicable towards your degree at the transfer institution.

Also, a few factors are typically considered in the transfer process including the grade you received in the course (typically a C or better is required), the maturity of the content, and whether the course is identical or comparable to a course offered by the transfer institution.

For instance, Rutgers accepts transfer credits for courses in which a grade of "C" or better is earned and the course is similar in level and content to a course offered by Rutgers. Similarly, TCNJ accepts transfer credits for courses where a grade of "C" or better is earned and the course aligns with the rigor and content of a course offered by TCNJ.

One common challenge that many transferring students face is losing credits due to transfer policies, so be sure to familiarize yourself with each school's policies and procedures ahead of time to maximize the number of credits you can transfer.

Lastly, it's important to meet with academic advisors at both Brookdale and your future school. They can provide advice and help ensure a seamless transition. Don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarifications during this process. Good luck with your transfer journey!