I'm planning to attend a community college over the summer and want to transfer those credits to Texas A&M. Has anyone done this? Are there specific courses that transfer easily? I'd love to know what to expect and how best to prepare.
Hello! Texas A&M University has a guideline on how to handle credits transferred from other institutions which includes community colleges that you attend over summer. The specific rules depend on the courses that you take. As a rule of thumb, most general education courses from regionally accredited institutions will transfer easily.
However, if you’re looking for credits for specific courses or your major, it can be a little more complex. Texas A&M evaluates these on a course-by-course basis, comparing the content of the course you took at the community college with the corresponding course at Texas A&M.
For instance, you might find that a calculus course you take at a community college transfers as Calculus I at Texas A&M, while a biology course could potentially transfer as a less specific science elective if it doesn't align closely with a specific course offered at A&M.
To maximize the chances of your credits transferring, you can use Texas A&M's Automated Transfer Equivalency System' which is an online database that outlines how credits from other institutions, including many community colleges, will transfer to Texas A&M. You can find information about specific courses and how they've been treated in the past.
One crucial bit is, always keep your course syllabi from your community college classes. If there's any question about whether or how a course should transfer, the syllabus can provide Texas A&M the information they need to make a determination.
Finally, make sure to send an official transcript from your community college to Texas A&M after your summer classes end and the grades have posted. This is necessary for the credits to be applied to your Texas A&M record.
Remember to also communicate with an academic advisor at Texas A&M to discuss the transfer process further as they would have the most accurate information about your specific circumstances. They can help guide you through the process and ensure you're taking courses that will benefit your academic career at A&M.
Good luck with your summer classes and on your continued journey at Texas A&M!
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