Understanding Grade Credits When Transferring to Queens College

Considering transferring to Queens College and am curious about how they handle grade credits for transfer students. Do they accept all credits, and how might it affect my GPA? Does anyone who's been through this have advice on possible challenges?

Queens College, like many higher education institutions, has particular guidelines on the acceptance of transferred credit. Typically, they do accept credits from accredited institutions if the grades are C or better and the courses align with the curriculum at Queens.

Before transferring, it would be advisable to check with Queens' Office of Admissions to provide an unofficial transcript for a tentative evaluation. Each course you've taken will be reviewed to determine if it aligns with a Queens course or fulfills a degree requirement.

As for how transferring might affect your GPA, it's important to know that typically, while transfer credits may be applied toward your degree requirements at Queens College, transfer grades generally do not contribute to your GPA at Queens. This is fairly standard among universities. They'll start a new GPA based on the courses you take at their institution.

It's important to consult with an advisor or the admissions office directly to understand fully how your specific credits will transfer and impact your academic progress. Every student's situation can be unique, depending on what school you are transferring from and what major you are pursuing.

Challenges that some students have faced when transferring include courses that don't align directly with Queens' curriculum and therefore don't transfer, or lower-division credits exceeding Queens' maximum limit. Keep these potential issues in mind as you plan your transfer.

Transferring can be a complex process, but the rewards can be great if you find a college that's a better fit for you. Hopefully, this gives you a starting point for your transfer journey to Queens. Good luck!