Credit transfer between Oregon State and Clackamas Community College

I'm looking at starting at Clackamas Community College and later transferring to Oregon State University. How does the credit transfer process work between these two schools? Any specific classes I should take?

Transferring credits from Clackamas Community College to Oregon State University is generally a smooth process because Oregon has a Direct Transfer Agreement that makes transferring relatively seamless.

First, consult with academic advisors at both schools who can help ensure that the courses you choose at Clackamas will be able to transfer to Oregon State. They can help you understand the equivalency of classes between these two institutions.

Second, if you plan to obtain an Associate degree from Clackamas before transferring, earning a degree such as the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) or the Oregon Transfer module should maximize your ability to transfer credits as these programs are designed to meet lower-division general education requirements at Oregon universities.

Regardless of your major, consider taking composition, mathematics, and science courses with labs as general prerequisites. Other recommended courses include introduction to literature, history, psychology, and sociology. However, the classes you need to take can depend on your intended major at Oregon State University.

Additionally, Oregon State University maintains an online transfer course search tool which can be utilized to cross-check the courses at Clackamas Community College for transferability.

It's important to do this early and keep in communication with both schools throughout the process, as course availability, prerequisites, and transfer requirements can change.

When the time comes to transfer, you would request an official transcript to be sent from Clackamas to Oregon State.

Finally, keep in mind that achieving a competitive GPA at Clackamas can be important, especially if you're transferring before you've earned an associate degree.

Remember, planning out your course path from the beginning can help ensure you take the most efficient route towards your chosen degree! Don't hesitate to reach out to advisors at both schools with any questions or doubts regarding the transfer process.