How do transfer credits work from LACC to De Anza College?

I'm looking into transferring from Los Angeles City College to De Anza College and am curious about how the credit transfer process works. Has anyone gone through this and can share their experience? Any tips on what to look out for?

The process of transferring credits from one community college to another, like from Los Angeles City College (LACC) to De Anza College, often begins with speaking to a transfer or academic advisor at both institutions. They will have the most accurate information about the specifics of transferring credits.

Normally, once you're ready to transfer, you would request an official transcript from LACC, which outlines all the course work you've completed there, and send it to De Anza College for evaluation. Each course you've taken at LACC will then be assessed for comparability to the De Anza College's programs and courses.

Keep in mind, each institution has its own credit transfer policy. Therefore, not all credits earned at LACC may transfer over to De Anza College. Typically, general education courses or those that correspond closely to courses offered at the destination school are more likely to be accepted for transfer, while more specialized or elective courses may not.

Maintain a strong GPA as some colleges might have a minimum GPA requirement for accepting transfer credits. Also, in some cases, there can be a limit on the number of credits that can be transferred.

It's important to keep all your course syllabi from LACC. In case there's a question about the content of a course during the transfer credit evaluation process, your syllabi can provide additional details that can help in making a decision.

Don't hesitate to ask lots of questions and keep in regular contact with advisors at both schools throughout the process. The more information you have and the earlier you start looking into it, the smoother the process will likely be. Good luck!