Impact of transfer GPA on new college GPA?

I'm planning to transfer to Western Washington University, and I'm curious if the GPA from my previous school will affect my new college GPA. Does anyone have experience with how this might impact my academic record?

When you transfer to a new university, your GPA from your previous institution typically doesn't carry over. Instead, your GPA is reset, and you'll start with a clean slate at Western Washington University. However, your previous GPA will still be important. It will be used during the transfer admissions process, and sometimes certain scholarships or specific programs might consider your previous GPA.

While your old GPA won't directly impact your new GPA, it's still crucial to maintain good academics at your new institution, as they will be forming a new GPA from the courses you take there. This practiced behavior can certainly help you to maintain a solid GPA at WWU.

Remain proactive in seeking academic assistance if needed and continue the good study habits that helped you attain a high GPA in the first place. Remember, even though your GPA starts afresh, the knowledge you've gained and your learning habits should continue to serve you well. Similarly, if your previous GPA wasn't what you hoped, this is the chance to make improvements.

Just a heads up, always make sure to check the specific transfer policies of the universities you're interested in because some might accumulate your GPA differently. Nonetheless, at most universities, including Western Washington University, you get to start over on a fresh slate when it comes to GPA. Good luck with your transfer process!