How to transfer community college credits to UDayton?

I'm planning to transfer to the University of Dayton from my community college next year. Can someone provide insights on how the credit transfer process works for this university? Any particular challenges I should be aware of?

Sure, transferring credits from a community college to University of Dayton (UDayton) is a common process that quite a few students go through. To give you an overview, here's what you generally need to do:

First, you will need to submit an application for admission. As part of your application, you’ll need to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended. This is the primary way UDayton will assess which of your community college credits are transferable.

UDayton follows a credit hour system similar to many American universities, with 1 three-credit class equivalent to 1 course. For a course to be transferable, it typically needs to be a 100 level or higher and you need to have earned a C grade or better. However, these are general rules and it's important to verify the exact details.

Once your transcripts are received, an evaluation will be done to determine which classes can be transferred. The Evaluation Service conducts this assessment by comparing what you've learned in your community college classes to UDayton's own course catalog.

You'll then receive an evaluation report, typically via your UDayton online portal, showing which of your classes have transferred. Each course will be listed separately, along with an equivalent UDayton course if applicable. Not all transferred classes have a direct UD equivalent - some might be listed as elective credits or extracurricular activities, instead.

If you think that a transferred course should have an equivalency, you might have to submit the course syllabus and consult with the relevant department at UDayton to have that class recognized.

Given this process, the main challenge students often encounter during credit transfer is the assessment phase. Try to keep a copy of all your syllabi and as much course material as possible from your community college, especially for major-related courses. This can help facilitate the evaluation process and ensure you receive more equivalent credits.

Also, remember, credit transfer is handled on a case-by-case basis and a lot depends on the courses you've taken and the grades you've earned. So the process and results may vary for different students. But with consistent communication with your admissions counselor at UDayton, you should be able to navigate this process effectively.