Do Texas college credits transfer to New Mexico universities?

I'm planning to move from Texas to New Mexico for college. Does anyone know if credits earned at Texas colleges generally transfer to universities in New Mexico? I want to make sure I don't have to repeat classes.

Absolutely, transfer of credits between colleges and universities is a common process. Most importantly, this largely depends on the receiving institution (in this case, the universities in New Mexico) and the course equivalencies they have established with out-of-state institutions.

Here's some advice on how you can confirm this:

1. Course Equivalency Guides or Transfer Tools: Many universities have online course equivalency guides or transfer tools on their website, listing courses at other institutions that they accept as equivalent to their own. Look for such a guide on the website of the New Mexico university you are planning to attend.

2. Contact the University's Transfer Credit Office: You can reach out directly to the transfer office or the admissions office of the university that you plan to transfer to in New Mexico. They can provide specific information about transfer credit policies and guide through any potential concerns.

3. Articulation Agreements: Check if there are any articulation agreements between your current institution in Texas and the New Mexico university you're considering. These agreements spell out which credits will transfer between institutions.

You may also want to consider saving the syllabi from your Texas courses. They can help determine course equivalency if there's any question about the content of a course you're hoping to transfer.

It's crucial to bear in mind that some credits might not transfer, or they might transfer as elective credits rather than counting toward specific requirements. Always double-check with the receiving institution to make sure you understand how your credits will be counted. Remember, it's the receiving institution that ultimately decides what credits to accept.