How do transfer units work from Chaffey College?

I'm confused about how transfer units are evaluated from Chaffey College. How do different schools view them and is there a way to ensure all my credits are accepted?

Transfer units are generally evaluated based on how the content of the courses you've taken align with the courses offered at the institution you're transferring to. It's not a one-size-fits-all process since different universities and colleges may have different rules and requirements about what courses they accept for transfer credit.

When you're ready to transfer, it's important to research the universities you're considering. They will usually have a transfer guide or articulation agreement with Chaffey College, or a similar tool, where you can see how your courses will transfer.

You might be assigned a transfer advisor who will assist you in understanding how your credits transfer. You'll have to send in your transcript, and then your prospective college will evaluate your credits. In some cases, they may only accept credits for lower-division (freshman or sophomore level) courses, and in other cases, you may need a minimum grade for the credit to be transferred.

For example, Cal State and University of California schools typically have good transfer agreements with California community colleges, like Chaffey College, since they are all part of the same state system.

Remember that just because a credit transfers, it doesn't always mean it will fulfill a specific degree requirement. So even if a school accepts all of your credits, some of them may count as electives rather than count towards your major.

Lastly, your receiving institution might have a maximum limit on transfer credits. So even if everything you did at Chaffey College is theoretically transferable, not all of it might count if it goes over this limit.

The best way to ensure all your credits are accepted is to plan ahead. Speak with an academic advisor, review articulation agreements and use transfer guides to help you select your courses from the start. This planning can help you avoid wasting time and money on courses that won't transfer or count towards your major.