Understanding CCNY's transfer credit evaluation process

How does the transfer credit evaluation work at the City College of New York? I'm trying to figure out how many of my community college credits will transfer over.

The City College of New York (CCNY) does accept transfer credits from other accredited institutions, including community colleges. Here's an overview of how their transfer credit evaluation process works.

When you apply for transfer admission, you submit your application along with all your official academic transcripts. CCNY's Transfer Evaluation Office evaluates your credits for transfer based on several factors, including the course grade, the institution where you earned the credits, and the comparability of the coursework to CCNY's offerings.

A grade of C- or higher is typically required for credit to be granted, although in some programs and departments, a minimum grade of C is necessary. If a course from your previous institution closely mirrors a course at CCNY, you'll receive direct credit for that class. If there isn't an exact match, but the course is still eligible for transfer, it may be counted as elective credit.

You can also use CCNY's Transfer Explorer (accessed via your CUNYfirst account) to get an estimate of how many of your credits may transfer from another CUNY college. This tool provides a rough guide but it's not definitive.

Do note, though, as per CCNY's policy, no more than 90 credits can be transferred from a four-year college and no more than 68 credits from a two-year college. A certain amount of credits must be completed at CCNY to earn your degree there, known as a residency requirement.

Once your evaluation has been completed, you should have access to a DegreeWorks audit through your CUNYfirst account which outlines all the credits that have been accepted and how they apply to your degree requirements at CCNY.

I recommend reaching out directly to the Transfer Evaluation Office at CCNY if you have further questions. The process can be quite complex, and an advisor would be the best person to assist with specific questions regarding your unique situation. You should also consider discussing your plans with your community college advisor, who might have additional insights into the transfer process.