Transferring From North Idaho College: Credits to Lewis and Clark State

I'm considering transferring from North Idaho College to Lewis and Clark State. Does anyone have info on how the transfer credits work and if it's a smooth process? Would love to hear any personal experiences or tips for making the transition easier!

Transferring from one college to another certainly involves careful planning. I do want to mention this upfront: it is always ideal to talk to the advisors at both your current institution (North Idaho College) and the one you are considering transferring to (Lewis-Clark State College) for the most accurate and personalized information.

Generally, accredited colleges and universities have credit transfer agreements or "articulation agreements" which help map out how credits from one institution may be applied to degree requirements at another. What you would do is provide your transcript from North Idaho College to Lewis-Clark State College who will determine which of your credits are transferable.

Lewis-Clark State College does have a Transfer Evaluation System (TES) available on their website where you can see how credits from North Idaho College may transfer. You'll want to look at your courses and compare them to the course equivalencies provided. The results will show you how the course you took at NIC will transfer as a course at LCSC. Note that not every course may have a direct equivalent at Lewis-Clark State.

In some cases, although a course you've completed doesn't have an exact match at Lewis-Clark, it may still be accepted as elective credit and count towards your total credit requirement.

To make the process easier, try to keep your course syllabi and assignments from your classes. These could be very helpful if LCSC needs more information to evaluate a particular course. If you've already decided on a major, check the degree requirements for that program at LCSC and see if you can identify equivalents in your current coursework.

Remember, the transfer of credits is a critical step, but it's also important to see how well these credits align with your intended course of study to ensure a smooth transition.