Looking into taking online college classes that transfer

I'm thinking about taking some online classes to get ahead before transferring to a different college. Does anyone know how transfer credits for online classes work, and what should I look out for to make sure they transfer?

That's an excellent plan! Online courses can indeed help you earn college credits ahead of your transfer.

When looking into online classes for transfer credits, there are a few things to take into consideration:

1. Accreditation: Make sure the online provider or institution is regionally or nationally accredited. Credits from accredited institutions are generally more widely accepted for transfer. Some schools might only accept credits from regionally accredited institutions, though, and not from nationally accredited ones, so check the accreditation requirements of the school you want to transfer to.

2. Course Levels: Aim for entry-level or general education courses as they are more likely to transfer. Specialized or upper-level courses may not transfer if the school you're transferring to doesn't have a comparable course, or they might only transfer as elective or general education credit, rather than counting towards your degree.

3. Transfer Agreements: Some schools will have transfer agreements in place with other institutions, which means that they have specific arrangements to accept credits from certain other schools. Researching whether the school you're considering transferring to has such agreements with your current school would be wise and could end up saving you a lot of time and energy.

4. Direct Contact: If you have any specific questions, or even if you just want to get a general overview of the process to make sure you're understanding everything correctly, reach out directly to the registrar or the admissions department of the school you're transferring to. They may be able to give you specific guidance about what courses will be accepted for transfer.

Remember, every school has its own policies about accepting transfer credits. So, while these are general guidelines, make sure to do your due diligence when researching your options. Good luck!