Can you choose which college credits to transfer?

I'm thinking about transferring colleges but I’m not sure how transferring credits works. Can you actually choose which credits to transfer, or do the colleges decide for you? Trying to plan this out and need some guidance!

When it comes to transferring credits, typically, the college you're transferring to will make the decision. Each college has its own policies regarding how they review and accept transfer credits. Usually, the registrar or the admissions office will go through your transcript and decide which credits to accept based on how comparable the content, level, and relevance of the courses are to the curriculum at the prospective school.

Some classes might transfer exactly while others might transfer as elective credits, or they may not transfer at all. Colleges generally require a minimum grade (such as a C or better) in a course for it to be eligible for transfer.

However, that doesn't mean you have absolutely no say. You can always appeal if there are some credits that were not initially accepted. This process generally requires the student to provide a course syllabus or catalog description so that the school can reassess whether it aligns with their program requirements.

Furthermore, you may choose not to report certain coursework from your previous institution. However, this may be a bit complicated. Colleges typically require the transcripts from every institution you've attended, and it can be viewed negatively if you withhold transcripts.

Remember, starting the process early and talking to advisors at your current and prospective institutions can provide extra clarity on your specific situation.