What does transfer forgiveness mean when moving from community college to a university?

I'm trying to figure out if there's something called transfer forgiveness for students moving from community colleges to universities. Can this help with making credits transfer more smoothly, or am I misunderstanding the concept?

Transfer forgiveness is a policy some universities have, which essentially 'forgives' poor academic performance at other institutions, often community colleges, when students transfer.

The specifics can vary, but the idea is that once you transfer, your GPA resets. The grades you earned at your previous institution don't count towards your GPA at the new institution. Instead, they only look at the courses you take after you transfer. This can be super beneficial if your GPA wasn't stellar at your prior school, as it gives you a 'fresh start.'

However, it's important to note not all schools have this policy, and even institutions with transfer forgiveness may have limitations. For example, some universities might not allow you to apply transfer forgiveness to core courses or those within your major. Others might only 'forgive' a certain number of credits or require you to earn a certain GPA at their school before the policy applies.

Also remember that while this policy can apply to GPA, it doesn't guarantee that your credits will be accepted or transferred. Each school has their own guidelines regarding how they accept and apply transfer credits, and that's a different process.

Your best bet to understand how this might work is to reach out directly to the admissions office at the university you're considering. They can outline their specific stance on transfer forgiveness and how it might apply to you.