Understanding transfer agreements at CUNY Hostos Community College

I'm attending Hostos Community College and I'm interested in how their transfer agreements work. Can anyone explain what these agreements involve and how they might help with transferring to a four-year college?

Sure, I'd be happy to explain. Transfer agreements, also known as articulation agreements, are a type of agreement between two-year and four-year colleges that outline how credits transfer between institutions. This helps students understand, in advance, which credits will be accepted upon transfer.

Hostos Community College, like many other community colleges, has such agreements in place with several four-year colleges and universities. These agreements make transferring a smoother process because they clearly define the path a student needs to take to ensure that the credits they earn at Hostos will count toward their bachelor’s degree at their chosen four-year institution.

Articulation agreements can vary, but typically they specify which courses taken at a community college (like Hostos) can be applied toward specific degree requirements at a four-year school. In some cases, agreements may allow for guaranteed admission to a four-year institution, provided a student meets certain academic standards.

Transfer agreements can be a great advantage because they take the guesswork out of transferring. They also help students avoid a potential loss of credits or taking unnecessary courses, which could save money and shorten the time to a bachelor’s degree.

If you're interested in a specific school to transfer to after Hostos, I would recommend navigating to their website or contacting their admissions office to see if they have an articulation agreement with Hostos. Hostos also likely has a transfer counselor who can provide you with more specific details and guide you through the process.