How do transfer credits work at Berea College?

I'm looking at Berea College for transferring and want to understand how the transfer credits system works. Has anyone dealt with their process before and can share what I should expect or prepare for?

At Berea College, the transfer credit process is quite straightforward. When you apply as a transfer student, the college will review your previous coursework to determine what credits can be transferred. Here are some steps in this process:

1. Evaluation: After you have been admitted, Berea's Office of the Registrar thoroughly evaluates your previous coursework and identifies the classes that are applicable to your intended degree program.

2. Acceptance and Equivalency: Berea accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions, international institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education, or specific programs like AP, IB, and dual enrollment in high school. The credits should be in course subjects similar to those offered at Berea.

3. Credit Hours: Transfer credit is given in semester hours at Berea. If your previous institution operates on a quarter system, your credits will be adjusted accordingly (generally, a 3 quarter hours equate to 2 semester hours).

4. Grade Requirement: In most cases, courses with a grade of 'C' or better are eligible for transfer. Classes with a grade of 'C-' or lower are generally not accepted.

5. Limitations: Berea sets a maximum limit of 64 credits that can be transferred from a two-year institution, and a limit of 96 credits from a four-year institution, including Berea credits.

6. Residency Requirement: Berea requires that at least 32 of the last 48 hours towards your degree must be completed at the college to fulfil residency requirement for graduation.

For more accurate and personalized advice, it's always best to reach out to the Berea admissions or registrar's office directly. They can provide information on how to submit your official transcripts for evaluation and can also answer any other specific questions. It’s also important to keep in mind that final determination of transferable credits is made at the discretion of the college.