I'm thinking of transferring to Queens College and was wondering how many credits they typically allow you to transfer. Does anyone have experience with this, and are there any credits that they might not accept?
According to the Queens College of the City University of New York, you can transfer a maximum of up to 75 approved credits from a two-year college and a total of up to 90 credits from a four-year institution.
As for the types of credits they accept, Queens College generally accepts credits for courses from an accredited college or university where a grade of a C or better was earned. However, grades earned in these courses do not count toward your Queens College GPA; they only count as completed coursework.
Credits earned from College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, and military service may also be transferable if they meet the institution's criteria.
When it comes to which specific credits may not be accepted, remember that every college differs in the types of courses they might accept for credit. For example, credits from vocational or pre-professional courses, non-academic life experience, remedial, and personal development courses may not be transferable.
It's key to reach out to Queens College's transfer admissions office or an academic advisor to understand the specifics around credit transfers, based on your particular academic path and history. This way, you can make sure you get a detailed and individualized response to your query.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.