How to find online college courses that transfer?

I'm looking for online college courses and want to make sure they transfer to other universities later. Does anyone know where I can find a list or how to ensure they will transfer? Any advice would help!

Great question! Transferring college credits can sometimes be challenging, so it’s wise to ensure the classes you take can be transferred to other higher education institutions. Here's a rough guideline on how to do that:

1. Firstly, check if the university offering the course is regionally accredited. Credits from regionally accredited institutions are more commonly accepted for transfer.

2. A useful tool that some students might overlook is the articulation agreement or transfer agreement which is a contract between institutions. These agreements detail what credits will be accepted by a particular college from another specific college. Many community colleges have these with local four-year institutions. Your school may have them listed online, or you can ask the transfer admissions personnel.

3. Always review the transfer credit policy of the college or university that you're planning to transfer to. They typically include information on the types of credit they accept (like CLEP, AP, etc.) and the maximum credits that can be transferred.

4. Reach out directly to the admissions office or the registrar's office of the college you plan to transfer to and ask about their credit transfer policies.

5. Check out resources like Transferology, an online tool that lets you see how credits transfer between institutions. It's not 100% comprehensive but could be a valuable starting point.

Remember, each college has its policies regarding the transfer of credits, and certain types of courses may transfer more seamlessly than others. For instance, often general education courses or basic core classes are more likely to transfer than specialized or upper-division coursework.

Beware of taking courses from non-accredited institutions, as their credits are rarely transferable. Ultimately, the best way to ensure your credits transfer is by communicating directly with both institutions involved.