How do community college credits affect GPA after transferring?

I'm a bit confused about how my community college credits will impact my GPA when I transfer. Do they carry over and affect my new GPA at the university? What should I keep in mind regarding this?

The credits that you earned during your time in community college will transfer over to the university you're transferring to, but the GPA you maintained at your community college generally doesn't carry over directly.

While the credit helps you avoid retaking certain classes and helps you towards satisfying the graduation requirements, the grades you received for these transferred classes won't be calculated into your GPA at the new institution. That's because each institution has its own way of calculating GPA, and the coursework and academic standards can vary from one school to another.

However, this doesn't mean your community college grades are meaningless. Admissions departments at four-year universities often look closely at your community college GPA during the admissions process, as it is a strong indicator of your ability to handle college-level coursework.

Once you have transferred, it's important to be aware that your GPA will reset, and will be calculated based on the new coursework you complete at your new institution. In essence, you'll be starting with a clean slate when it comes to your GPA at your new school. Therefore, it's essential to work towards maintaining a strong GPA after you have transferred to show your academic potential.