How does the College of Charleston handle course transfer evaluations? I'm hoping to transfer and want to ensure that my credits will be accepted. What has been your experience with their evaluation process?
In general, the College of Charleston is known for a comprehensive and fair evaluation process when it comes to transfer credits. Transcripts are reviewed on a course-by-course basis by the Office of the Registrar. They decide whether a course taken at your previous institution can have an equivalent transferred at the College of Charleston.
To be considered for transfer, credits must come from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution, and typically, you need to have earned a 'C' grade or better in the course. However, the transferability of a course does not guarantee that it will apply to your specific degree requirements. This decision will depend on your specific major or program and the specific courses you have taken.
Additionally, it's useful to note that a maximum of 66 semester hours may be accepted from a regionally accredited two-year college.
You can use the college's Transfer Equivalency Resource to understand how specific courses from other institutions are evaluated, but this should be viewed as a guide only. The definitive decision will be made by the office of the registrar upon receiving your official transcript.
Your academic advisor will then help you understand how your transferred credits will apply to your chosen degree plan. Always consider consulting your academic advisor at the College of Charleston to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Please note that the transfer process can take some time, so it helps to be patient and proactive in providing any required documents or information.
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