Can I transfer community college prereqs to a university?

I'm attending a community college and I've completed quite a few prerequisite courses. I'm planning to transfer to a four-year university soon, but I'm not sure if all of my credits will transfer over. How should I check this?

There are several steps that you can take to determine if your community college credits will transfer to a four-year university:

1. University Transfer Admissions: Reach out to the transfer admissions office at the university you’re interested in. They can provide information about their specific transfer policies and may have an equivalency database showing which courses at your community college -- or even each specific course -- will transfer over.

2. Articulation Agreements: See if your community college has an articulation agreement with the four-year school you're interested in. Articulation agreements are formal agreements between two institutions that dictate how credits will transfer between them.

3. Academic Advising: Your community college likely has resources available for students interested in transferring, such as academic advisors who are familiar with the transfer process. They may have insights into which credits typically transfer to local universities.

4. Course Syllabi: Hold onto your course syllabi. Should a dispute arise about whether a course should transfer, having the syllabus can help prove the coursework you completed.

5. Transfer Evaluation System: Try using an online transfer evaluation system. These platforms have agreements with many colleges to provide direct equivalency information.

Remember that even if credit is granted, some programs may have specific requirements or prerequisite courses that can't be fulfilled with transferred credits, so it's important to look at the requirements for your intended major.

Lastly, it's good to note that many universities prefer that students complete their prerequisites in full before transferring, so keep that in mind as you plan your course schedule at your community college.