How do I find which Bergen Community College classes transfer to NJIT?

I'm planning on attending Bergen Community College and want to make sure I take classes that will transfer to NJIT. How do I check which courses are eligible for transfer? Any advice on making this seamless?

To ensure that your credits from Bergen Community College (BCC) will transfer to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you'll need to check both colleges' transfer policies and reach out to their respective offices of transfer services for specific guidance.

First, look at the course catalog at BCC and find classes you're interested in taking. Then, cross-reference those courses with NJIT's transfer equivalency database, if they have one available. If not, you can contact their admissions office or the registrar for a general idea of which credits typically transfer. To simplify the process, some colleges have an agreement called an "articulation agreement" which lays out which credits will transfer.

Another helpful resource could be the NJ Transfer website, which is designed to help New Jersey students transfer seamlessly from their community college to a four-year institution within the state. You can look for classes that you're interested in and verify if they will transfer from BCC to NJIT. Keep in mind that sometimes very specific courses or those with lab components might not transfer as expected.

Lastly, it’s always a good idea to maintain frequent communication with advising or counseling from both institutions. They can guide you in choosing courses which not only transfer, but also fulfill NJIT’s general education and major requirements. This will ensure that you're not wasting valuable time or resources on classes that won't count towards your degree at NJIT.

Before registering for any course at BCC, it's advisable to seek approval from NJIT to confirm that it will indeed transfer and count toward your intended degree program. You can begin by reviewing NJIT credit transfer policies here: https://www.njit.edu/admissions/how-credits-transfer.

Remember, your goal should not just be to transfer credits, but to use your time at BCC to fulfill as many of the lower-division requirements at NJIT as possible. Planning is key to making the process smooth and ensuring you maximize your time and resources.