I transferred colleges in my sophomore year and am not sure how to include this on my resume. Should I list both colleges or just the one I'm graduating from? Any advice on formatting?
If you earned valuable credits or had significant experiences at both institutions, it may be beneficial to list both on your resume. In terms of formatting, you should consider listing them in reverse chronological order, that is, your current institution first, followed by your previous one. For each, state the name of the university, the city and state, your degree (or expected degree) and major, and your graduation date or expected graduation date.
For example:
CURRENT UNIVERSITY, City, State
B.A. in English, Expected Month, Year
PREVIOUS UNIVERSITY, City, State
Transfer student coursework in English, Month, Year - Month, Year
That said, if you didn't earn significant credits or have experiences noteworthy for the job you're applying for at your first college, it's acceptable to only list your current institution. The main goal of a resume is to highlight your most relevant and significant experiences and accomplishments, so always keep that in mind when deciding what to include.
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