Quinsigamond Community College Transfer Options

Hi! I'm currently attending Quinsigamond Community College and wondering what transfer options are available. Are there specific partnerships or agreements with four-year colleges I should know about? Trying to plan my next steps and could use some guidance.

Hello! Community colleges often have guaranteed admissions agreements, also known as articulation agreements, with four-year institutions. These agreements essentially secure students a spot at the four-year institution if they meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a specific GPA or completing a particular set of courses.

As for Quinsigamond Community College, they have a number of transfer agreements. You'll want to refer to the Transfer Services web page on the Quinsigamond Community College website for a thorough list, but I can provide some examples. Worcester State University, Fitchburg State University, and Framingham State University are local institutions that have agreements with Quinsigamond Community College.

Quinsigamond also works with select institutions out-of-state. University of Phoenix and Southern New Hampshire University are two such universities. There are also agreements with niche programs, like the Mortuary Science program at Mount Ida College.

It's also worth noting that Massachusetts has a state-wide MassTransfer Program between its community colleges and state universities. If you earn an associate's degree at Quinsigamond Community College, you're guaranteed admission into any Massachusetts state university bachelor's degree program, as long as your GPA meets requirements.

Finally, many students from Quinsigamond Community College successfully transfer to other universities without a formal agreement or partnership. So, you might look beyond just the schools that have agreements with Quinsigamond. It's all about finding a school that aligns with your specific academic and career goals. Once you identify potential colleges, work with your advisors and the admissions teams at those schools to ensure your transfer process goes as smoothly as possible.

My best advice is to meet early and often with your academic advisor and the transfer counselor at Quinsigamond. They can guide you along this often complicated but rewarding journey to a four-year school. Good luck!