I've taken a psychology course at my community college and want to transfer it to a four-year university. Does anyone know how likely it is for such credits to transfer and count toward my major?
Transferring credits from a community college to a four-year university is often possible and quite common among transfer students. The critical factor is to ensure that the course at your community college aligns with the course content at your target four-year institution.
In general, most institutions typically accept courses where you've earned a C grade or higher. Moreover, if the psychology course you took is part of the common core curriculum or is equivalent to a course offered at the university, there's even a high chance that the credits can be transferred directly and count for your major.
To ensure that your course will be accepted for transfer, you can:
- Refer to the four-year institution's credit transfer guidelines which are often posted on their official website.
- Check if there is any Articulation Agreement between your community college and the four-year university. An articulation agreement lists a catalog of courses and their equivalent classes at partner schools.
- Contact the registrar or admissions office of the university to which you plan to transfer. They can provide more specific guidance based on your situation and the course in question.
Good luck in your transfer process!
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