How to transfer my credits to Houston Community College?

I'm planning to transfer to Houston Community College, but I'm not sure which of my current college credits will transfer. Does anyone know how I can find out or who I should contact? Any tips would be appreciated!

To understand which credits will transfer to Houston Community College, your first step should be to contact the Registrar's Office or the Office of Admissions at Houston Community College. They can provide detailed instructions on how to process a credit transfer and should also be able to offer an initial assessment of what credits may transfer over.

Additionally, Houston Community College utilizes the Texas Common Course Numbering System, which facilitates credit transfer among the many colleges and universities throughout Texas. Thus, if you're transferring from another Texas college that uses the system, you might have an easier time determining equivalencies.

Moreover, you can also utilize a tool known as TES (Transfer Evaluation System) which many institutions use to outline how credits from one institution would transfer to another. Houston Community College might also have this tool for prospective transfer students.

In terms of the process, you will likely need to send an official transcript from your current college to Houston Community College. They will then evaluate this transcript to determine which credits are equivalent to courses they offer and can thus be transferred.

It's important to remember that even if a class is similar, it might not be credited if it doesn't have the same content degree or learning outcomes as the Houston Community College equivalent. Often, there is some discretion involved in this process, depending on the particular course and institution.

As you go through this process, keep in close contact with the registrar's office and ensure all your paperwork is up-to-date. The more proactive you are, the smoother the process should be. Good luck with your transfer!