I'm trying to plan my courses at Lone Star College and want to ensure they will transfer to my target university. Does Lone Star offer a transfer equivalency guide, and if so, how do I use it?
Yes, Lone Star College provides a helpful tool called a transfer equivalency guide, which can assist students in planning their courses for future transfer to a university of their choice. The guide basically lists the courses available at Lone Star College and their equivalent courses at the partner university. Here is a simple way to use this guide:
1. Identify the university you're planning to transfer to. Lone Star College's transfer agreements are not specific to any one university, so you'll need to check with your intended university's admissions office or their website for a specific guide.
2. Use the guide to determine what courses at Lone Star College equate to courses at your planned university. This is done by comparing the course codes listed in the guide. The guide will tell you the equivalent course at the 4-year university for every Lone Star course.
3. Work with your academic advisor to create a course plan that ensures you take the classes that will transfer to your intended university.
4. Remember, transferability of credit doesn't guarantee that the course will count towards your intended degree. Always check with your intended university about how the credits will apply towards your degree requirements.
Lastly, remember to follow up with your target university's own transfer admission staff to verify that your courses will transfer the way you want them to. Schools can sometimes update their transfer policies, so it's always a good idea to take this extra step.
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