How to transfer credits from Louisiana College?

I'm looking into transferring from Louisiana College and want to ensure my credits will be accepted at another school. Is there a transfer matrix or guide that clarifies how my courses match up with potential transfer schools?

The process to transfer credits can vary depending on the college or university you are hoping to transfer to. Essentially, each institution will evaluate your completed coursework against their degree requirements to determine which credits can be accepted.

You first need to order an official transcript from Louisiana College. It's also a great idea to keep a copy of your course descriptions and syllabi, as many colleges will ask for those when making their credit evaluations.

Some schools may have guidelines or a credit transfer policy available online. Alternatively, they may use a tool like a Transfer Equivalency System or a transfer guide. These allow you to input your current credits to see how they might transfer. If available, this tool would be found on the admissions or registrar's webpage of the college you're interested in transferring to.

If it's not explicitly outlined on their website, you might reach out directly to the admissions office or the registrar at the prospective school and inquire about your specific courses' transferability. If you have a list of target schools, it may be worth discussing this with each of their admissions offices.

Keep in mind, sometimes not all credits will transfer over -- most typically, credits earned from remedial, vocational, or overly specialized courses might not be accepted. Generally, colleges are looking for completed courses that closely match the content and rigor of their own. Also note that just because a credit transfers, that does not necessarily mean it will apply towards your major requirements, it might count as an elective.

These tips should help you understand the process of transferring credits, though without knowing your intended transfer school, it's difficult to provide more specific advice. Make sure to do thorough research to understand the specific policies of the institution you are interested in.