I'm planning to transfer from my local community college to Arizona State University next year. Has anyone done this before? Any tips on what I should focus on to make sure my credits transfer smoothly? Thanks!
Firstly, congratulations on your decision to transfer to Arizona State University (ASU)!
ASU does a good job of accepting a wide range of credits from accredited institutions, but it's always wise to verify each type of credit you're looking to transfer. Here's a step-by-step guide to how you could go about this:
1. Course Equivalency Guide: Start by checking ASU's course equivalency guide. This online tool helps you see how your community college courses will transfer and equate at ASU. Keep in mind this guide is not exhaustive, and newer or less common courses might not be featured.
2. Talk to Advisors: Reach out to your community college academic advisor to understand what courses can be transferred. Similarly, once you know what major you want to study at ASU, reach out to the advisor for that department at ASU. They can give you useful insights into how your classes might count towards degree requirements.
3. ASU Transfer Pathway Programs: ASU has "transfer pathway" programs with some community colleges. If your community college is one of these participating institutions, then following the outlined program will guarantee transfer of all credits towards your bachelor degree at ASU.
4. Grade Point: Make sure you have a grade of 'C' or better in the courses you want to transfer as ASU only accepts credits from courses with this grade or higher.
5. Apply & Send Transcripts: When you formally apply to transfer to ASU, you will need to send your official transcript from your community college. After you're accepted, ASU will let you know how many of your credits they've accepted.
6. Consider TAG agreement: If you're an Arizona resident attending one of the 10 Maricopa County Community Colleges, you can use the Maricopa-ASU Pathway Program (MAPP) to help navigate the transfer experience.
Remember to focus on completing the courses you need for your major so that these credits don't go to waste during the transfer. Good luck with your transfer process!
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