Transferring credits from community college to Bard College

I'm thinking about transferring from a community college to Bard. Does anyone have experience with how well credits transfer to Bard College? Are there specific requirements I should be aware of?

The process of transferring credits from a community college to a four-year institution like Bard College can be more complex than it may initially appear. Colleges have different policies about accepting credits from other institutions, and Bard is no exception.

Generally, Bard College does accept a wide range of credits from accredited institutions, including community colleges. The decision about whether to award academic credit to specific courses is typically based on the academic content of the course, its comparability to courses offered at Bard, and the final grade you received.

Key factors Bard considers when reviewing transfer credit requests include:

- Relevance of the courses to Bard's curriculum

- Completion of courses with a grade of C or higher

- Accreditation status of the community college

- Specific department policy on transfer credits at Bard

However, there are more specifics to how Bard College handles credit transfers:

- A maximum of 64 credits can be accepted from a 2-year institution.

- For courses to be accepted, they must have a similar counterpart in Bard’s curriculum.

- Grades do not transfer. While you need a C or better for the credit to transfer, your GPA will only be based on the courses you complete at Bard.

Also, before you fully commit to transferring, it might be helpful to set up a meeting with a counselor at Bard or your current community college to discuss how your credit might transfer, to get answers to your questions directly from the source.

Remember, while transferring credits can save time and resources, it's crucial to ensure that your learning aligns with Bard’s curriculum objectives and standards. And keep up-to-date with any changes in policies.

This is a general guideline, and your situation may have unique elements to consider or the policies could have been updated more recently. So it is still very much advisable to reach out to the admissions or registrar's office at Bard College to get the most accurate and personalized advice.