Do community college credits transfer to UMass Amherst?

I've been taking a few community college courses and I'm looking to transfer to UMass Amherst. How easy is it to transfer credits there? Are there specific requirements I should be aware of?

Yes, you can transfer community college credits to UMass Amherst, but this process depends on specific criteria. The compatibility of your courses with those at UMass Amherst will strongly influence whether your credits will be considered eligible for transfer.

To be eligible for credit transfer, in general, your courses need to be completed at an accredited institution and you should have received a grade of C- or better. However, transferring these credits does not automatically mean they'll count towards your college coursework requirements. Key factors such as course content, level, and applicability to your intended major at UMass Amherst will also be taken into account.

UMass Amherst uses the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) to determine equivalencies for commonly transferred courses from other colleges and universities, so you might want to look into that and see if the courses you've taken are in the system.

Additionally, UMass Amherst has a MassTransfer program, a collaboration between the university and public community colleges in Massachusetts. This program often provides additional benefits, like guaranteed admission, tuition discount, and waived general education requirements, for students completing their Associate degree before transferring.

In the end, specific and case-by-case confirmation can only be provided by UMass Amherst admissions or their transfer credit evaluators. It's always a good idea to reach out directly with questions regarding your specific situation.

Remember, it's key to plan ahead and consider these factors when deciding your community college coursework if your end goal is to transfer to UMass Amherst or any four-year institution.