I'm considering transferring to Purchase College and need to know how many credits will transfer. I've done two semesters at my current college. Does anyone know the maximum number of credits they'll accept, or where I can find this info?
Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, welcomes transfer students and has a policy in place for accepting transfer credits. In general, students can transfer a maximum of 75 lower division (first and second year) credits from other accredited colleges or institutions, plus an additional 15 upper division (third and fourth year) credits. Therefore, the total number of transferable credits is 90.
The actual number of credits that will transfer can depend on factors such as the grade you received in the course (usually a C or better is required) and the relevance of the course to your chosen degree at Purchase.
It's always essential to contact the school's admissions office or your academic advisor for specifics related to your situation, coursework, and desired major. Also, Purchase College has a Transfer Credit Evaluator on their website which can be used to see how courses may transfer from other institutions. It will be pivotal in providing a personalized understanding of how your credits would be transferred to your desired degree at Purchase.
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