Transfer credits from Quincy College—anyone know the process?

I'm considering moving from Quincy College to another school and am curious about the credit transfer process. Does Quincy make it easy, or should I be prepared for some hurdles?

Credit transfer procedures generally vary depending on the destination school, so here's a general outline of steps to help smooth the procedure. The initial evaluator of your credits will be the receiving institution, not Quincy College. Here's a guideline:

1. Research credit transfer policies at your destination school: Reach out to the registrar or the admissions office at this institution to learn about their credit transfer policies.

2. Arrange for an official transcript: Request an official transcript from Quincy College that states all courses you've completed and grades received. You can usually do this online or by contacting the registrar's office. There may be a small fee involved.

3. Send your transcript to your new school: Arrange for Quincy College to send your official transcript directly to the registrar's office at the new school.

4. Wait for evaluation: Once the school has your transcript, they will evaluate the credits you've completed and determine which can be used toward your new program of study.

5. Seek clarification if needed: If you notice credits that you feel should have transferred and did not, don't hesitate to reach out to the new school for clarification or to contest the decision.

Remember that grades earned from transfer credits usually won't affect your GPA at the new school—they'll simply count toward your degree. To get the most credits transferred, try to stick with general education courses and courses related to your intended major, since these are more likely to meet the new school's degree requirements.

If your receiving institution refuses some credits, you might want to consider seeking advice from an academic advisor at Quincy College. They may guide you on what specific course you can take that has a greater likelihood of being accepted by your new school. Remember, the earlier you start this process, the better. It can sometimes take time for schools to evaluate and award transfer credits, so make sure you factor in this timeframe into your academic planning.