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FAQ 12: Students, Parents, Public
Will my prospective school accept transfer credits from my previous school?Although one of the main reasons the accreditation system was formed almost 100 years ago was to establish more uniform methods of granting credit, accreditation alone does not ensure that an institution will accept transfer credits.
It is each institution's prerogative to accept the disposition and number of academic credits earned at other institutions. Usually, the transfer of credits is agreed to on a case-by-case basis depending upon the institution attended, the courses taken, and the course content. In some cases, a satisfactory examination score or portfolio review is necessary before credit will be transferred. Students wishing to transfer credits from one institution to another should pose inquiries regarding acceptable practice to the transferring institution, ideally before the transfer process commences.
Normally, admissions officers are authorized to clarify the policies and procedures of the institution. Keep in mind that all institutions do not handle the transfer of credit in the same fashion. Specific information should be requested from each institution to which you may transfer.
Students at community/junior colleges intending to transfer to four year institutions should get a list of articulation (transfer) agreements the community/junior colleges maintain with other institutions, or inquire at the beginning of the freshman year regarding the transfer requirements and policies of institutions to which the student may transfer.
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