How do I transfer college credits to NYU?

I'm a high school junior taking part in the College Now program at Kingsborough, and I'm curious about how I can transfer these credits to NYU. Has anyone gone through this process? Any advice would be super helpful, especially regarding NYU's requirements.

Transferring College Now credits to NYU is a fairly straightforward process, albeit one where the final decisions rest with NYU's admissions and specific department staff.

Here's a general guide on how to get started:

1. Understanding the Credit Transfer Policy: Importantly, you should know that New York University typically accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities. As Kingsborough is a part of the expansive CUNY system, it's a regionally accredited institution and a recognized part of higher education in New York, which should make the credit transfer process smoother.

2. Relevancy to NYU’s Coursework: Not all courses may transfer over if they aren’t relevant to your intended area of study at NYU. So, make sure that the courses you're taking at Kingsborough reflect those required for your intended major at NYU.

3. Official Transcripts: At the end of your high school tenure, you will need to request your official transcript from Kingsborough. This official transcript should then be sent to NYU as part of your application process. It's what NYU will use to determine which credits will transfer and count toward your intended degree program.

4. Application: When applying to NYU, make sure to indicate that you have college credits that you'd like to transfer and include all pertinent information about your College Now experience. This will notify the admissions office to look for your official transcript from Kingsborough.

5. Evaluation: Once you're accepted, NYU will evaluate your credits from Kingsborough. The determination of transfer credit equivalencies is done by academic departments and not the admissions office, so you might need to be in contact with representatives from your intended major.

Bear in mind that while many of your College Now credits may be transferable, this doesn't mean that they will all definitely be applied toward your degree program at NYU, as it may depend on your chosen major and the relevance of the courses. Therefore, you would ultimately learn what credits have been accepted and applied towards your degree after you’ve been admitted.

Keep in mind, that you can always reach out to NYU's Admissions office for specific guidance as they can provide you with the most accurate and comprehensive information for your unique situation. Good luck with your College Now program and your future application to NYU!