Advice on CCNY transfer credits?

For anyone who transferred to City College of New York, how were your credits evaluated? I'm curious about how many credits I might lose in the process.

The transfer of credits at City College of New York (CCNY) is managed by the Admission's Office, and the process can vary depending on the region where your previous institution was located, the types of courses taken, and how they align with the CCNY curriculum.

Typically, CCNY accepts credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. They generally evaluate completed courses that are equivalent to those offered at CCNY, and are typically at the 100-level or higher. Technical or remedial courses may not be transferable. If your credits were earned at an institution using quarter hours or another system, CCNY will convert these to semester hours.

As far as how many credits you might lose, it greatly depends on the alignment between your completed courses and CCNY's programs. It is not uncommon for some credits to not transfer over if they do not correspond with the curriculum at CCNY. A course-by-course evaluation will be conducted by the Admission's Office to determine which credits will be accepted. They will assess factors like course content, instructor credentials, and depth of learning among other things.

For a clearer idea of how your specific credits may be evaluated, you can visit the CCNY website or directly contact the Admissions Office to inquire about general guidelines around credit transfers. They may not be able to provide an exact number without an official transcript, but they can certainly give you a sense of how the process works. Remember, final decisions about credit transfers are made after you’re accepted, so the most accurate estimate will come once you've received your acceptance and credit evaluation.

Also, once you're admitted, connect with an academic advisor at CCNY who can help guide you on the maximum amount of credits you can transfer for your specific major. This may help to ensure that you are maximizing your transfer credits and staying on track for graduation.