Transferring Community College Credits to ASU

I'm looking at transferring from a community college in Tempe to Arizona State University. How do the transfer credits work? Any insider advice on dealing with their admissions or credit transfer process would be great!

Hey there! Transferring from a community college to a university like ASU is quite common and they have a rather streamlined process in place.

Typically, when you're applying to ASU as a transfer student, they'll want you to have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all of your transferable courses. Higher GPAs are needed for some majors and you can check that out on ASU's transfer guide.

As for transferring credits, ASU accepts most accreditation-approved college credits, though it greatly depends on the course. Courses that are directly equivalent to ASU courses or can satisfy ASU major requirements will be the easiest to transfer. Credits earned for electives or general education requirements at your community college should also theoretically transfer without issue.

One key resource provided by ASU is the “Transfer Credit Guide” tool on their website. It allows you to enter the course details from your current institution to see how they'd directly transfer over to ASU. This can be handy in mapping out whether your credits can fulfill specific academic requirements at ASU.

In terms of dealing with the admissions process, I'd definitely recommend you reach out to an admissions or transfer counselor at ASU. They would be able to provide you with tailor-made advice for your specific situation. Make sure to have your transcripts and any other necessary documentation on hand too.

One final tip: I’ve heard from many transfer students that it’s beneficial to be proactive and follow up with the transfer admissions office regularly to verify they've received all your materials.

Remember that this isn't an exact science. Different colleges and universities have different transfer policies, and sometimes even different departments within the same institution can treat transfer credits differently. Always double check with your institution and the one you plan to transfer to in order to ensure the smoothest transition possible. Good luck!