Transferring to JMU College of Business

I'm currently at a community college and planning to transfer to JMU's College of Business. Does anyone know how their transfer credit process works, particularly for business courses? Any advice on making sure my credits transfer smoothly?

As a transfer student aiming for JMU's College of Business, it's important to understand how the credit transfer process works. James Madison University generally accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited community colleges, but the exact equivalence of those credits, and whether they fit into your intended program, is evaluated by the admissions office.

On a specific course level, transferability often depends on the similarity of the course content to that offered at JMU. Your courses from the community college need to closely align with those offered at JMU to be counted towards specific requirements in the College of Business.

One tip to ensure your credits transfer smoothly is to keep a copy of the syllabi and course descriptions for all your classes. This can provide JMU with a better understanding of what you studied, making it easier for them to evaluate transfer credits.

Take advantage of JMU’s Transfer Equivalency Guide. This tool lets you see how courses at your current institution can be credited at JMU. Make sure you stay in touch with both your current academic advisor and a transfer advisor at JMU. They can help guide you along the way to make sure you’re taking courses that will successfully transfer and contribute to your business degree.

One thing to keep in mind is that certain business courses may be more likely to transfer than others, particularly core classes. It’s also worth noting that some majors in the College of Business, like Accounting or Finance, for instance, have specific prerequisites that might not be met by community college courses.

Good luck with your transfer process!