Can I tour Flagler College as a prospective transfer student?

I'm seriously considering transferring to Flagler College and want to schedule a visit. Do they offer specific tours for transfer students, or do I just go on a regular campus tour?

The process of transferring college credits can vary, but I'll provide a general guide that should give you a solid starting point:

1. Understand Agreements: Many community colleges have articulation agreements with local universities. These are agreements that outline how credits from the community college will transfer to the university. Check with your community college's advising office to see if such agreements exist.

2. Evaluate your credits: Most universities have a process through which they evaluate the courses you took at your previous college and determine how they align with their curriculum. They will consider factors such as the nature of the course, its level of difficulty, and the grade you received. Different universities may evaluate your courses differently, so you could end up with more transferable credits at one university compared to another.

3. Submit transcripts: In order to evaluate your credits, the university will need official transcripts from your community college. These are usually sent directly from one institution to the other, so get in touch with your community college’s records office to arrange this. Some universities also require a course description or syllabus for each class you want to transfer, to verify the content covered aligns with their curriculum.

4. Review evaluation results: If your credits are accepted, they can either count toward general education requirements or they could fill requirements for your intended major. But in some cases, they might only be accepted as elective credits, or they might not be accepted at all. It is crucial to understand this evaluation and how your previous coursework fits into your academic plan at the new university.

5. Consult with academic advisors: To ensure a seamless transition, it can be a good idea to meet with the academic advisor at your future university. They can provide guidance on the likelihood of your credits transferring, the academic path you should take, and any implications the transfer might have on your timeline to graduation.

6. Repeat as needed: If you find that some of your credits aren't transferring, or they aren't counting toward the requirements you need them to, consult with your advisor for potential solutions. Options might include taking an equivalent course at the university or finding another university that will accept all your credits.

Keep in mind that each university might have a different policy for transferring credits, so be sure to do your research and contact each university's admissions office or website for specific guidelines. As a general rule, most colleges accept credits from courses in which you earned a C grade or higher, assuming the course content is similar to what's offered at the university, but again, it varies by institution.