Understanding Transfer Credits from Renton Technical College

Hi! I'm at Renton Technical College and I'm trying to figure out how their transfer credits work. If anyone has experience navigating this, could you share how you found out which credits transferred easily and any potential issues you faced?

Absolutely! In general, transfer credit situations can be complex and often specific to the destination college. Whether or not your credits from Renton Technical College will transfer will primarily depend on the accreditation of your current institution, the grades you achieved in your courses, how those courses align with the degree requirements at the college you are transferring to, and the policies of that specific institution.

To start, you should consult with a guidance counselor or transfer advisor at Renton Technical College. Generally, advisors are knowledgeable about the transfer agreements, also known as articulation agreements, that their college has with other colleges and universities. These are formal agreements that outline how credits earned at one institution can be used to fulfill degree requirements at another institution.

Additionally, most colleges and universities have a transfer equivalency database on their website where you can see how courses from your current institution have been evaluated for transfer credit in the past. However, remember that this is typically just a reference tool and final transfer credit evaluations will be completed by the receiving institution.

You should also reach out to the admissions office at the institutions you are considering transferring to. They can provide more specific information about how they handle transfer credits.

Keep in mind that when transferring, some classes you've taken might transfer as elective credits rather than as equivalent to specific classes at the other institution. This could be an issue if those credits count towards your total graduation requirement, but don't fulfill specific course prerequisites or degree requirements for your intended major.

Lastly, keep your syllabi. In some cases, colleges will ask for them to review course content for credit evaluations.

All in all, there are several resources and people available at both your current school and potential future schools to help you navigate this process. Just know that it's very individualized and it might require a bit of patience and organization on your end. Good luck with your plans!