Transferring credits from Hunter College to other institutions?

If I take a few courses at Hunter College, can I easily transfer those credits to another college later on? What steps should I be prepared for in advance?

Transferring credits between colleges depends largely on the agreement between the two institutions, as well as the specificities of your coursework. Here's a general breakdown of how it works:

1. Credit Transferability: Not all credits can be transferred. The credits that are most easily transferred are from general education or prerequisite courses that are similar in content to courses at the second institution. Elective credits or credits from specialized programs may not transfer as automatically.

2. Articulation Agreements: Some colleges have articulation agreements, which are agreements between institutions that specify which credits will transfer. You can check if Hunter College has such an agreement with the college you're considering.

3. Accreditation: Generally, credits are more easily transferred from regionally accredited colleges to others. Hunter College is regionally accredited, which often makes this process smoother.

4. Steps to Take: Firstly, you would want to speak to an academic advisor or the admissions office at the college you're looking to transfer to. They can likely give you more information about their specific guidelines for credit transfer. Also, request a transcript from Hunter College’s registrar's office. This official document will list all of the courses you've taken, grades received, and credits earned.

5. Evaluation of Credits: The transferring institution will typically require a course syllabus or detailed description for each course you wish to transfer. They will analyze these to see if the course content matches their requirements.

Remember, it may not be a 1:1 transfer for each class and not all credits may transfer. Some transferred courses may be counted as electives or may not be applied to specific requirements in your new program of study. Keep that in mind as you consider the impact on your graduation timeline.