Do four-year colleges usually accept transfer credits from community colleges?

I'm planning to go to a community college before heading to a four-year university. Do most universities accept those transfer credits, or are there certain classes I should focus on to ensure they'll count?

Yes, most four-year colleges and universities accept transfer credits from community colleges. However, the specific classes that transfer successfully can vary from institution to institution. To maximize the chances of your credits transferring, you should focus on general education courses like English Composition, basic Math, Sciences, and introductory Humanities/Social Science courses, as these are typically similar across most programs.

However, to be certain, it's wise to reach out to the four-year college or university you plan on attending in the future to verify which courses they accept. It can be helpful to know the prerequisites for your intended major's classes as well.

Additionally, if your community college has articulation agreements with certain four-year institutions, those can guarantee credit transfer for certain classes or even entire programs. An articulation agreement is a formal agreement between two educational institutions stating that one will accept exclusive credits from the other. So, be sure to check if your community college has such agreements with any four-year institutions.

Each institution has its transfer credit policy, so the most accurate information for your situation would come directly from the college or university you're aiming to transfer into.