What is the transfer credit process at ESF like?

I'm thinking of transferring to ESF and I want to know how the transfer credit process works there. Any advice on what to keep in mind, or things that might help in the credit evaluation process?

There are specific steps to the transfer credit evaluation process at ESF (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry), as well as certain guidelines you should be aware of. Here, I hope to provide some insights into this process.

Once you apply and are accepted to ESF, the school's Registrar's Office will typically offer a preliminary evaluation of your transfer credits. You will need to provide official transcripts from all colleges you've previously attended so that ESF can determine which credits are eligible for transfer.

The credits transfer process is based on a course-to-course match-up, which means the content of the courses you took at your previous institution must match closely with those offered at ESF.

The evaluation will consider a few crucial points:

1. The accreditation of the institutions where the credit was earned.

2. The applicability of the course credit to your intended major at ESF.

3. The grade you achieved in the course. Usually, ESF requires you to have earned a grade of "C" or better in order to transfer credit.

Additionally, remember that ESF requires you to complete at least 44 of the 64 credits with their institution to qualify for graduation. So, keep in mind that you may not be able to transfer all your credits if you are close to this limit.

Another key thing to note is that even though the credits for a course may transfer, the actual grade you received does not. This means your GPA starts afresh when you enroll at ESF, irrespective of your previous institution's GPA.

Lastly, it can be beneficial to reach out to ESF’s Registrar's Office if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding transfer credits. This can help you gain a better understanding of what credits are likely to transfer, plan your course of study at ESF, and ensure a smooth transition.