Transfer Experience at City College NYC

What can I expect from the transfer experience at City College NYC? I'd love to hear from someone who's been through it. How supportive is the college in terms of helping transfer students adjust?

City College of New York (CCNY) has a dedicated Transfer Evaluation Services team that assists transfer students in their transition process. The students' concerns regarding credit evaluations, changes in major, and course selection are handled by this office.

The transfer experience at CCNY can be quite smooth, especially if you've completed an Associate Degree from a college that has an articulation agreement with CCNY. Articulation agreements outline the pathways for transferring from a partner community college to a four-year institution like CCNY. This means that if you have completed your degree at an institution with such agreement, there's a clear path to follow.

Transfer students are often given a transfer credit evaluation, which outlines how credits from their previous institution transfer and apply to their intended degree. Each department handles this differently, so the number of credits that will carry over depends on your major and the department's specific policies.

In terms of support, CCNY strives to help transfer students adjust academically and socially. They organize orientation sessions for new students that cover academic expectations, curriculum structure, campus resources, etc. And those programs are designed to help students familiarize themselves with the school's resources and build relationships with other students.

There are various organizations and clubs on campus where transfer students can get involved, make new friends, and feel more connected to the CCNY community. So, while transfer students may initially feel like outsiders, in due time and with effort, they can be as involved and integrated into the campus culture as any other student.

Finally, I've noted many times that transferring students greatly appreciate the diversity, affordability, and richness of academic and research opportunities that CCNY offers.

While every transfer process will have its challenges, having the right supports in place, like those at CCNY, can make it a little less daunting.