Who is considered a transfer student in college?

I'm trying to figure out if I'll be classified as a transfer student. Does it depend on how many credits you've completed, or is there another criteria I should be aware of?

In most cases, a transfer student is anyone who has attended another college or university after graduating from high school and wishes to enroll in a new institution. However, the specific criteria for being classified as a transfer student can vary, depending on the institution.

In general, if you have been enrolled in a degree program at one institution after high school and are seeking to attend another institution, you would be considered a transfer student. This is true regardless of how many credits you've completed or how long you've actually been enrolled at the previous institution.

However, the number of college credits that you've completed can affect how your application is evaluated and what requirements you have to meet. For instance, some colleges might require transfer applicants who have completed fewer than a certain number of credits to submit high school transcripts or SAT/ACT scores, while this might not be required for those who have completed more credits.

In addition, most colleges and universities have a limit on the number of credits they will accept for transfer. This typically affects students who have attended a community college or similar institution and have completed an associate degree or the equivalent number of credits.

Please check with the specific institution you're interested in applying to, as they may have unique guidelines and policies regarding transfer students.