Does anyone have experience with transferring online courses from Brookdale Community College to The College of New Jersey? I'm taking a few online classes and want to make sure they transfer smoothly. Any advice on ensuring this goes well?
Certainly! It's very wise of you to inquire about course transferability. If you have not already done so, the first step is to see if the online courses you're taking at Brookdale Community College have equivalent courses at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). This information can typically be found on a school's transfer equivalency database, which TCNJ may have listed on their website.
Once you've identified equivalent courses, the next step is to reach out to TCNJ's admissions office or the specific department's academic advisor. They will likely require a transcript and course syllabi to determine course equivalency. During this discussion, make sure to ask if TCNJ has any agreements or partnerships with Brookdale specifically. These institutional agreements could make the course transfer process more straightforward.
Upon completion of the online courses, be sure to request an official transcript from Brookdale to be sent directly to TCNJ. Doing so ensures the documentation is legitimate.
Lastly, be prepared for some courses to not directly transfer into your intended major. In these cases, they may fulfill general education requirements or elective credits instead. TCNJ admissions or the department advisor can provide more guidance on this matter.
Remember to document all correspondence regarding course transfers. Having a written record of these interactions could be very helpful if there's any future issues regarding the transfer credits.
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