Is it possible to transfer community college credits into BU?

I'm thinking of attending a community college before applying to Boston University. Can someone break down how the credit transfer process works and its potential challenges?

Absolutely! Boston University (BU) does accept credits from community colleges, provided that the courses you've taken are comparable to those offered at BU and you've earned a grade of C or higher.

The process typically involves sending your official community college transcript to BU's Admissions Office once you've been admitted. BU reviews each course on your transcript and determines whether to award credit and what BU requirements, if any, can be satisfied by these courses.

An important characteristic of the transfer process to BU, or any college for that matter, is how the institution articulates transfer credits onto its particular curriculum. BU has something called a "Hub" curriculum, which consists of 6 essential capacities and 26 different learning outcomes that each undergraduate student must meet. Transfer credits will need to align with this structure, or they may not fulfill graduation requirements, even if they are accepted.

Do keep in mind that while BU generally accepts transfer credits, acceptance is ultimately at the discretion of the university. For this reason, it might be beneficial to check in regularly with the BU Admissions Office and get a sense of what courses will likely be accepted.

Lastly, you should know that BU typically requires students to complete at least half of their degree program at BU itself. This means that even if you have more than two years' worth of college credits, you would likely need to spend a minimum of two years studying at BU to obtain a degree from the university.

I hope this provides you with a good overview of the BU transfer credit process. It's a quite common path for students so know that you're not alone in navigating this system!