How do TAMU's community college credit transfers work?

I'm planning to transfer to Texas A&M from a community college. I'm curious about how the credit transfer process works. Are there specific guidelines or resources available to understand which credits will be accepted?

From the viewpoint of an admissions counselor, credit transfer to Texas A&M University (TAMU) can be a straightforward process if you plan it well. Begin by using TAMU's Transfer Course Equivalency tool, a handy resource that allows you to enter your current institution and see how its courses equate to TAMU's courses, which are ultimately the ones that'll count towards your degree.

Next, remember that not all credits might transfer, and those that do might not be applied in the way you want. Some may count towards required core courses, some towards your major, and others as general elective credits. Credits are more likely to transfer if they're from academic, not vocational, courses. There's a cap on how many credit hours can be transferred in from another institution, which is around two years' worth of coursework.

To ensure you get the maximum use out of your credits, I'd recommend consulting with an advisor in your target major at TAMU during the course registration process at your current schools. This way, you can focus on taking classes that will not only transfer but apply towards your chosen major at TAMU.

Lastly, keep in mind that only course credits transfer, not the grades. The GPA you earned at your community college won't factor into your TAMU GPA.

Hope that clarifies the process!