I'm planning to transfer credits from my community college to a state university. Does anyone know what the typical minimum grade is that state universities accept for transfer credits?
While policies vary across institutions, generally, for a course to be eligible for transfer from a community college to a state university, you typically need to have earned a grade of 'C' or better. Keep in mind that while lower grades may not be eligible for credit, they might still impact your overall GPA, depending on the transfer policies of the specific state university.
It's also worth noting that even if your course is eligible for transfer due to the grade received, it doesn't guarantee that the course will directly correspond to a course at the state university. Often, departments at the receiving institution evaluate course content to determine equivalency. So, it's wise to get in touch with your advisors at both institutions to confirm credit transfers.
Also, keep in mind things might look different if you're transferring credits for a major-specific course. Some programs/majors require a grade of 'B' or better for the transfer of credits in major-specific courses.
If you haven’t yet, consider checking the website of the specific state university where you're planning to transfer—most universities have a page on their website detailing their transfer credit policy.
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