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Can you take summer classes at community college after transferring?

I'm planning to transfer soon, but I'm interested in taking some summer classes at a community college afterward. Is this generally allowed, and will these credits still apply to my degree at the new university?

11 months ago

Taking classes at a community college after transferring to a 4-year institution is generally allowed. Many students choose to do this to fulfill remaining general education requirements, catch up on credits, or save money, as tuition at community colleges is often much more affordable.

However, whether or not these credits will transfer to your new university and apply toward your degree depends on the policies of the particular college you're transferring to. Some colleges have agreements with local community colleges about which credits will transfer, while others evaluate transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, some universities have a credit limit from community colleges or require that a certain number of credits be taken at the university itself.

Be sure to seek guidance from an academic advisor at your new university. They can provide you with information based on your specific degree program and school policies. It would be wise to get the course syllabus from the community college and have it evaluated by your new college before enrolling in the course at the community college – this should give you a definite answer on whether the course credits will be accepted and how they would apply towards your degree.

To sum it up, it's possible and can be beneficial to continue taking classes at a community college after transferring, but it's important to check the specifics with your new university before enrolling to ensure the credits will transfer and apply toward your degree as you intend.

11 months ago

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