How do transfer credits work at Holmes Community College?

I'm considering starting my education at Holmes Community College and then transferring to a four-year university. Can anyone explain how the transfer credit process works there, especially if I'm looking at universities like Mississippi?

At most institutions, including Holmes Community College, the process of transferring credits begins with the student requesting an official transcript from Holmes to be delivered to the new institution once they have been accepted there.

The credits that will transfer will vary based on specific agreements between the two institutions. These agreements, sometimes called "articulation agreements," outline which courses are equivalent to one another at the different schools and therefore can be applied toward degree requirements at the new institution. For example, a course you took at Holmes might fulfill a general education requirement at the new institution.

The university receiving your transcript will evaluate it and determine which credits will transfer and how those credits will be applied towards degree requirements. Not all credits will necessarily be accepted, and the extent of acceptance can depend on the syllabus, the content of the course, the grade you received, and the specific policies of the institution where you are transferring.

When considering Universities in Mississippi, the institutions often work together to allow students to transfer as seamlessly as possible. The Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) is an online resource that can assist you. It shows how classes and general education requirements may be transferred between schools.

In your specific case, it would be wise to also reach out to the advising or registrar's offices at both Holmes Community College and your prospective four-year institution to get precise information about your individual courses and major. They can clarify if there are any special agreements between the two institutions and whether you would need to do anything extra, such as submit course syllabi.