How does Mizzou handle college credit transfer?

I'm thinking about transferring to Mizzou and I'm curious about how they manage transferring college credits. Are there specific guidelines or resources I should check out to better understand what might transfer?

Yes, Mizzou does have resources to help you understand how your credits would transfer. For a detailed understanding, you can utilize the Transfer Course Equivalency site they have. It's a database that let's you input courses you've taken at other institutions to see how they might transfer to Mizzou.

Remember, just because a course isn't in the database, doesn't mean it won't transfer. That decision would be made by the corresponding academic department at Mizzou, they can decide to accept the equivalent course even if it's not in the database. The database is regularly updated on a semester basis.

Core classes or Gen Eds are commonly transferrable, but specific major-related classes may have stricter requirements.

Acceptance of credit can also be influenced by the type of institution you are transferring from and the actual grade you got in the course. Additionally, Mizzou tends to accept transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges but might not accept credits from nationally accredited or unaccredited institutions.

It might be a good idea to reach out to Mizzou's transfer admissions counselor or to the records office. They can give you more tailored advice depending on your situation.

Lastly, remember that although credits may transfer, it's possible only a percentage of those credits may apply directly to your expected degree. So do anticipate that you may have to complete specific degree requirements at Mizzou.

Keep in mind that transferring is a detailed process, and you want to make sure you are making the right decision for your educational goals. Best of luck as you explore your options!