I'm attending Nassau Community College and considering transferring to a SUNY school. How can I ensure that my credits will be accepted by the new college? Is there a place I can verify transfer agreements or course equivalencies?
Each SUNY school sets its own policies and guidelines for awarding transfer credit, but there are few ways to get a sense of what credits might transfer before you apply.
1. Check if your institution has transfer agreements with the SUNY school you're interested in. These agreements, also known as articulation agreements, outline what courses from your current college that the SUNY school will accept. You should be able to access this information on either the Nassau Community College website (in the Transfer Services section) or the SUNY school's admissions or Transfer Students section of their site.
2. The SUNY system has a Transfer Paths tool which could be helpful, as it outlines which courses at a community college will satisfy general education requirements at SUNY 4-year schools.
3. Reach out directly to the admissions office of the SUNY school you're interested in. They may have a transfer credit evaluator and would be able to give you more detailed information about whether specific courses you've taken will be accepted.
The most foolproof way to understand which credits will transfer is by speaking directly with the admissions office or a transfer advisor at the SUNY school. Each SUNY campus has transfer advisors who can help guide you through the process and provide personalized advice based on your situation.
Bear in mind that meeting with a transfer advisor does not guarantee you transfer credit—but it can provide valuable insights into how the process works at that school and help you plan your course schedule accordingly. And, as long as you're earning good grades, and the courses aren't too specialized or vocational in nature, you can generally expect that a number of your credits from Nassau Community College will transfer to a SUNY school.
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