Credit transfer from Seattle Central Community College

Does anyone know how credits transfer from Seattle Central Community College to other universities, particularly in Washington State? I'm worried about losing credits when I move to a four-year university. Any tips or experiences would be helpful!

Many institutions, including those within Washington state, frequently welcome transfer students from Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). It's wonderful that you're planning out your educational path in advance.

Each four-year university will handle credit transfer differently, which generally depends on the specific course and how it aligns with the course work at the receiving university. However, as part of the Washington state community college system, SCCC participates in the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), which aims to make the transition smoother. Under the DTA, community college students in Washington who complete an Associate degree (DTA or AS-T Track) can transfer to a Washington state university as juniors, and the universities must accept and apply as general education credits all the credits earned within the direct transfer degree.

However, these transferred credits might not necessarily cover all the specific prerequisite requirements for your intended major or minor. Therefore, it's crucial to work closely with your academic adviser at SCCC and check with the admissions or registrar's office at the prospective four-year university to make sure that your credits will transfer in the way you expect.

If you have a particular university in mind, it would be a good idea to check out their official website or get in touch with their Registrar's Office. They usually have a Transfer Credit Policy which outlines what coursework can be transferred, how they're evaluated and under what circumstances they might not be. This can give you a detailed breakdown of how your credits from SCCC might get transferred.

In summary, the general foundation courses from SCCC should transfer effectively to most universities in Washington State thanks to the Direct Transfer Agreement. However, for major-specific courses, it's important to double-check with the individual university to ensure that valuable credits aren't lost during the transfer.