How do transfer credits work at Lehigh Carbon Community College?

I'm considering starting my college education at Lehigh Carbon Community College and then transferring to a four-year university. How does the process of transferring credits work? Are there specific agreements with certain universities?

Much like any typical community college, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has articulation agreements with several four-year universities. Articulation agreements are formal partnerships that outline which LCCC classes will fulfill certain degree requirements at the transfer school. These agreements can ease the transition to a four-year university, ensuring that the credits you've earned at LCCC will be recognized.

In terms of the procedure, it generally begins with you working with your guidance or transfer counselor at LCCC to ensure you’re taking classes that will transfer and align with your intended major at the four-year university. Since every university might have slightly different requirements for each program or major, it's essential that you have a clear sense of what those are to avoid taking unnecessary classes.

The process of transferring credits then usually involves sending your official LCCC transcript to the four-year university so they can evaluate which credits will transfer. The university will typically have a transfer credit evaluator or a similar figure who handles this process.

As to the specific universities with which LCCC has agreements, I recommend checking out LCCC's website or discussing it with the transfer office or your counselor. They will have the most up-to-date and comprehensive list of partner institutions and will be the best source to guide you in your transfer process.

Remember, the key to a smooth transfer process is proactive planning and regular consultation with your counselor.