How does the transfer credit office at Brooklyn College operate?

I'm planning to transfer to Brooklyn College and was wondering about their transfer credit office. Does anyone know what the process is like or have any tips for getting the most credits accepted?

Sure, I can give you some general insight into how the process tends to work at many colleges, including Brooklyn College. Normally, when a transfer student is admitted, the college's transfer credit office or registrar's office evaluates their transcripts to determine how many of their credits will transfer over and what requirements those credits will satisfy.

Here are some general tips to keep in mind:

1. Send your Transcripts Early: You'll need to send all your official transcripts to the Brooklyn College Admissions Office. This includes all college-level courses taken while in high school, or at any college or university, even if you've already transferred those credits elsewhere.

2. Course Descriptions or Syllabi May Be Required: The transfer credit office might not have enough information to evaluate a course based on the title and course number alone. Therefore, they might ask for course descriptions or even full syllabi to understand the content of a course.

3. Communication is Key: Open communication with the transfer office can help clarify any potential issues or misunderstandings in the evaluation process. If you have questions regarding your credit evaluation, don’t hesitate to reach out to them.

4. Check the Transfer Credit Policies: Some credits might not transfer if they're from certain types of institutions (like trade or vocational schools) or if they're in certain subjects. Brooklyn College, like many institutions, will mostly accept credits from regionally accredited institutions and for classes that are similar to those offered at their own institution.

5. General Education Requirements: If you're transferring from a school that has vastly different general education requirements, you might find that not all of your GenEd credits fulfill the same requirements at Brooklyn College.

6. Upper Level Courses: Courses that are upper-level at one institution might not be considered upper-level at another institution. This is another topic to discuss with the transfer credit office.

7. Transfer Credit Limit: Most colleges have a maximum number of credits that can be transferred from other institutions, so keep that in mind.

Remember, every institution is unique in how they handle transfer credits, so these are just general guidelines. It's important to touch base with the transfer credit office at Brooklyn College directly to get the most accurate information. Good luck!