How does Century College's transfer curriculum work?

I'm planning to attend Century College and want to understand how their transfer curriculum is structured. What courses should I take to ensure a smooth transfer to a university later on?

Century College, like many community colleges, has programs designed to smoothly transition students who wish to transfer to 4-year universities after completing their associate degree. The first step is to understand what kind of major or program you're interested in for your four-year degree. Once you have a general idea of your academic and career goals, you can plan your curriculum at Century College accordingly.

Century College offers the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), which is a 40-credit general education package accepted by all public universities in Minnesota. The MnTC consists of coursework across ten goal areas including communication, critical thinking, natural sciences, mathematical/logical reasoning, history and social sciences, humanities and fine arts, human diversity, global perspective, ethical and civic responsibility, and people and the environment. Completing this coursework at Century College can allow you to fulfill the general education requirements at many four-year institutions.

In the process of coursework selection, you should consult with your Century College academic advisor. They can provide insight into the specific courses you should take based on your intended major or field of study at the university you plan to transfer to. Moreover, many universities have established transfer agreements with Century College or provide transfer guides, which detail the specific Century College courses that will fulfill certain degree requirements at the four-year institution.

It's also important to check the requirements of the specific university you're looking to transfer to beyond the MnTC. While the MnTC is widely accepted, individual universities might have additional or specific course requirements.

Keeping open lines of communication with the admissions office of your target four-year university in addition to working closely with your advisor at Century College can help avoid any unforeseen obstacles in the transfer process.