Transferring Credits from College of San Mateo to Oregon State?

I'm planning to transfer some credits from College of San Mateo to Oregon State University. Has anyone done this? Interested in knowing how the process works and if there are any specific credits that are tricky to transfer.

It's a great move to plan ahead for transferring credits! Colleges have different criteria for accepting transfer credits, but generally, you'll need to undergo a process referred to as a "credit evaluation".

Start by reviewing Oregon State University’s transfer credit policy. Most universities evaluate credits one-by-one, scrutinizing the academic level, grade and relevance of each course to the curriculum at their institution. Oregon State, for example, looks closely at whether the courses at your current institution (College of San Mateo in your case) are parallel to those in their curricula.

Taking this into consideration, it could be beneficial to discuss your plans with your current academic advisor at College of San Mateo, as they might have some insights on which classes have a higher chance of being successfully transferred. They might also have access to historical data on successful credit transfers from students who have earlier transferred to Oregon State University.

It's important to note that grades typically don't transfer. Oregon State, like most institutions, will require you to achieve a certain minimum grade (often a C or higher) in order for the course to be eligible for transfer. But when the credit is transferred, it won’t factor in to your GPA at Oregon State.

Also, be aware that in some specific fields or departments (often STEM or highly specialized courses), transfer of credits can be less straightforward, as each college may have unique requirements for major-specific courses.

Lastly, once you enroll in Oregon State University, they will likely require a sealed copy of your final transcript from College of San Mateo to verify your completed coursework and the grades you earned.

Remember, it's best to confirm these details directly with both College of San Mateo and Oregon State University since transfer policies can change over time.