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Do University of Phoenix credits transfer to community college?

I'm considering taking some courses at the University of Phoenix but might want to transfer back to a community college later. Does anyone know if credits from the University of Phoenix can be transferred to community colleges?

11 months ago

The transferability of credits from the University of Phoenix to a community college largely depends on the individual community college's transfer policy.

Firstly, it's important to understand that the University of Phoenix is a regionally accredited institution, which is the highest form of accreditation. This means their courses meet certain standards of quality that are recognized across the U.S., which improves the chance of the credits being accepted by other schools.

However, each community college has its specific policy for accepting transfer credits, including which institutions they accept credits from, the relevancy of the courses to the program of study, and the grade earned in the course. Even courses from regionally accredited institutions aren't guaranteed to transfer.

I would recommend reaching out directly to the registrar's office or an academic advisor at the community college you're thinking about transferring to discuss their policies and navigation steps for transferring courses.

Further, you could also reach out to the University of Phoenix to seek clarification on their process, as they may have some established agreements with community colleges to accept their credits. Also, they should be able to provide a transcript or course syllabi that you can present to the community college for a credit evaluation.

Remember, it's crucial to make these inquiries before beginning courses at the University of Phoenix to ensure your time, effort, and investment are worthwhile based on your academic plan.

11 months ago

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