I'm looking into the equivalencies for transferring from Capital Community College to different universities. Does anyone have experience with this or know where I can find reliable resources on course equivalencies?
The best place to start when researching transfer equivalencies is by contacting both the counselor or advisor at Capital Community College, and also the admissions office of the university you wish to transfer to. They can often provide a transfer guide or course equivalency table, which maps out how your credits will transfer and apply towards your intended major.
Also, certain universities have transfer equivalency tools on their websites. These are database web-applications where you can input the courses you've taken at Capital Community College, and the tool will spit out the equivalent course at the university you're looking to transfer to.
Keep in mind the following points when transferring:
1. Not all courses may transfer as exact equivalents. Sometimes a course may transfer as general elective credit.
2. Universities often require a certain grade in a course for it to be transferable. For example, a "C" or better is common.
3. Lastly, a certain number of your total required credits must be completed at your new school. This is called the "residency requirement" where you must spend a "residency" at the university taking a specific number of courses directly from the school.
Make sure you connect and communicate with both schools during this process to ensure that your credits transfer smoothly.
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