Does Harvard accept community college credits?

Hey y'all! I've been taking classes at my local community college, and I'm thinking about applying to Harvard. Does anyone know if they'd accept those credits I've earned? Thanks for your help!

Yes, Harvard does accept some community college credits, but its policy on credit transfer is relatively strict compared to other schools. When you're admitted, the Admissions Office and the appropriate academic department at Harvard will review your community college courses to determine if they can be transferred.

To be eligible for transfer, the courses you've taken should be similar in content and rigor to those offered at Harvard. Credits from courses that are career-focused, remedial, or not equivalent to a Harvard course likely won't be accepted. Generally, you'll need to have earned a grade of B or better to have a course considered for transfer.

It's crucial to note that transferring credits to Harvard doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to graduate earlier, as Harvard requires students to complete at least 64 credits of coursework in-residence. This means that even with eligible transfer credits, you'll still need to complete a certain number of credits at Harvard itself.

When you apply to Harvard, you can include information about your community college courses in your application. This will showcase your ability to succeed in college-level coursework, which might boost your chances of admission.

Good luck with your application!