Community college credit transfer to Cal Poly Pomona

I'm attending a community college and thinking about transferring to Cal Poly Pomona. How do I make sure my credits will transfer? Any tips or things to watch out for in the process?

Transferring credits from a community college to Cal Poly Pomona (or any university, for that matter) can be a smooth process if you're diligent and proactive. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Understand transferable courses: Cal Poly Pomona, like other CSU schools, accepts credits from regionally accredited colleges. However, not all credits are transferable. Some courses taken at a community college may not have equivalents at Cal Poly Pomona, which its academic departments decide.

2. Assist.org: Use this resource, which is specifically for California community college students looking to transfer to UC or CSU. This site details how credits from these community colleges transfer to respective universities. You can identify equivalents of the university course you're interested in.

3. Meet with a transfer advisor: If your community college has one, a transfer advisor can be an invaluable resource as they often have direct connections with 4-year colleges and can provide up-to-date information on transfer equivalencies and requirements. They can also help you plan your course schedule to maximize transferable units.

4. Articulation Agreements: Find out if there are any articulation agreements between your community college and Cal Poly Pomona. These are agreements that specific courses or sequences of courses at a community college will be accepted for credit at the university.

5. Review the course catalog: Review Cal Poly Pomona's course catalog and compare it to the courses you've taken at your community college. This can give you an idea of whether your courses will likely be accepted for credit.

Once you've finished your associate's degree at the community college or have the required credits needed to transfer, you will need to apply for admission to Cal Poly Pomona. In the application, you should indicate that you're a transfer student and submit your transcripts from the community college.

Remember to be proactive and communicate with both your current community college and Cal Poly Pomona. Keep track of deadlines and be sure to ask questions if you have them. Good luck!