Just wanna say if anyone is scared of transferring it’s the best choice I made. You know when a school isn’t right and there’s a school for everyone! It’s scary but it’s worth it
I transferred after my first semester of college this year and I loved this video! I felt like transferring was so out of the ordinary and it’s comforting knowing that transferring is actually pretty common.
Community college to 4 yr University transfer here. Transferring can have its own challenges but I found a very valuable experience and learned so much. Sending good vibes and love to all cc students and transfers! You got this!
I transferred because of the difference in coursework for my major, flexibility between school and work, and because this particular school is the best in my state in terms of my major.
To all who read this, you will find your best suited college for you to transfer to, just have patience and know it will happen, you all have unique skills that will be wanted!
1. Some community colleges and universities have ‘2 + 2’ programs where, if you get your community college degree, you automatically transfer to the university as a junior. 2. If a course is rejected for transfer because it is too old (you took it too long ago) or the content is too different, many times you can take a test -sometimes called CLEP Tests- and if you pass, you get credit for the course. 3. Sometimes a course won’t transfer because there is no equivalent. For example if you take a course like Diesel Engines 101 at a community/technical college, it probably won’t transfer to a university because they don’t have a Diesel major. Similarly, an Introduction to Ballet course may not transfer to a technical college for the same reason. 4. If a college is a for-profit college or isn’t accredited (evaluated and approved for quality by a national accreditation board), accredited colleges are not allowed to accept their credits for transfer. You can have 45 credits at ‘Mary Lou’s College of Beauty’ that won’t be acceptable at any accredited college. 5. The program requirements in effect when you start at a college are the ones you follow throughout your time there. For example, if your major requires two biology courses when you start, but the semester before you graduate the program changes and now requires three biology courses, you still follow your original requirements. It’s a good idea to get and keep a couple copies of the college course catalog in effect when you first start. This catalog is called your ‘catalog of record.’ This is important because programs change requirements. The courses required for a Psychology major now are probably a little different than they were five years ago. You don’t have to keep up with the changes. Follow your original program. (I’m a college professor, but before that I was a college student. Half of being a successful student is just knowing stuff like this.)
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TRANSFER ON SOMEONES WORD THAT YOUR CLASS CREDITS WILL TRANSFER. GET CONFORMATION IN WRITING BOTH FROM THE BURSARS OFFICE, THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR, AND THE DEAN IF POSSIBLE!!! Look half of the time the people working behind the scenes for your paperwork when it comes to college is via other college students. Along with a myriad of other factors as well. You need a solid line of acceptance to make sure if any hiccups occur you have that papertrail and acceptance of multiple professional parties within the schools you want to move or transfer between. This also applies if you go to 2 colleges that are literally next to eachother. I attended an engineering school that was right next door to a community technical college. I was lucky in that both of the schools had a sort of honor agreement where they made sure to coordinate with eachother to where there various classes could seamlessly mesh together if students wanted to go to one for some classes, or the other for other ones. This was/is also done so both colleges remain fully compliant and accredited for what they teach. After that it's largely what the school requires for various things. Some schools focus largely on calculus oriented logical framework, where as others can focus on algebraic broad problem solving emphasis, and both can then be different in what accreditation requirements they have as well.
community college was the best decision I ever made! I started taking classes over the summer before I started my senior year of high school. It was great because I was also able to get specific courses out of the way such as language and math requirements. That way I could focus on only my history and anthropology courses when I started at Mississippi State University. It was great for a few other reasons. First, scholarships and honor societies. Because I did so well I received various scholarships that transferred to MSU and essentially gave me a free ride for my undergrad. Likewise, I was invited to join Phi Theta Kappa honor society during my time at community college. That looks great on my record and future applications. Second, I was able to get a dual degree in half the time. Third, since I did community college for two years I was able to opt out of staying in a dorm as per a requirement at MSU.
EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT PLANNING TO TRANSFER, KEEP EVERY SYLLABUS YOU EVER GET!!! Professors are generally NOT required to keep them long-term, and transferring is MUCH easier if you have them so you can prove what topic areas you've covered. Print them out on paper and put them somewhere safe, plus a PDF of them into the cloud. I personally had to do +1 semester because I transferred without having all of them (oddly enough, from ASU).
4 year degrees- I want to point out and I hope you guys do to- that more and more community colleges are offering whats called a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. Basically, a 4 year degree but at community college prices. The Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are somewhat limited per community college, and the types of degrees offered are highly dependent on local employer needs.
Thank youuuu!!! Love this channel so much. I’m barely beginning my road in community college but I’m already dreaming about transferring and working hard towards goals. Love the content!
Community college was my path and I wouldn't change a thing. I got a really good education for my general eds and then could focus on my major once I transferred. It was cost saving and I felt like I got a little bit of variety out of my institutions. :) - Nick J.
God damn transfer agreements. I lost a good portion of my applicable credits when I moved across Canada because my home province didn't play nice with my new province.
I am a software engineer that graduated 3 years ago. I don't even live in the US. Despite all that I am watching this video at 2 am on a Thursday night.
My careers: Radio DJ, Graphic Designer, College Professor, freelance videographer, Director/Producer for Complexly. And who knows if this will be my final stop. - Nick J.
This is very dependent on a lot of different things, but I know that when I was teaching online at University of Montana, I had students from around the world. Some were U.S. citizens abroad and others were international students living in their home countries. - Nick J.
I'm currently withdrawn from my college to serve my military duty in Korea (if you are a male from South Korea, you'll get what I mean). Once I'm done paying my dues to the country, I'm planning to transfer to a different school without remarticulating to the original school I used to attend. How does this work? Does this work out at all? I was thinking it might be hard to do since I'm not really enrolled in a university, yet I'm attempting to transfer to a different school as a student.
Just wanna say if anyone is scared of transferring it’s the best choice I made. You know when a school isn’t right and there’s a school for everyone! It’s scary but it’s worth it
Thanks for telling us!!!
I transferred after my first semester of college this year and I loved this video! I felt like transferring was so out of the ordinary and it’s comforting knowing that transferring is actually pretty common.
Community college to 4 yr University transfer here. Transferring can have its own challenges but I found a very valuable experience and learned so much. Sending good vibes and love to all cc students and transfers! You got this!
Literally in the process of transferring and I’ve been looking for a video like this.
Why did you decide to transfer?
I transferred because of the difference in coursework for my major, flexibility between school and work, and because this particular school is the best in my state in terms of my major.
To all who read this, you will find your best suited college for you to transfer to, just have patience and know it will happen, you all have unique skills that will be wanted!
1. Some community colleges and universities have ‘2 + 2’ programs where, if you get your community college degree, you automatically transfer to the university as a junior. 2. If a course is rejected for transfer because it is too old (you took it too long ago) or the content is too different, many times you can take a test -sometimes called CLEP Tests- and if you pass, you get credit for the course. 3. Sometimes a course won’t transfer because there is no equivalent. For example if you take a course like Diesel Engines 101 at a community/technical college, it probably won’t transfer to a university because they don’t have a Diesel major. Similarly, an Introduction to Ballet course may not transfer to a technical college for the same reason. 4. If a college is a for-profit college or isn’t accredited (evaluated and approved for quality by a national accreditation board), accredited colleges are not allowed to accept their credits for transfer. You can have 45 credits at ‘Mary Lou’s College of Beauty’ that won’t be acceptable at any accredited college. 5. The program requirements in effect when you start at a college are the ones you follow throughout your time there. For example, if your major requires two biology courses when you start, but the semester before you graduate the program changes and now requires three biology courses, you still follow your original requirements. It’s a good idea to get and keep a couple copies of the college course catalog in effect when you first start. This catalog is called your ‘catalog of record.’ This is important because programs change requirements. The courses required for a Psychology major now are probably a little different than they were five years ago. You don’t have to keep up with the changes. Follow your original program. (I’m a college professor, but before that I was a college student. Half of being a successful student is just knowing stuff like this.)
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TRANSFER ON SOMEONES WORD THAT YOUR CLASS CREDITS WILL TRANSFER.
GET CONFORMATION IN WRITING BOTH FROM THE BURSARS OFFICE, THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR, AND THE DEAN IF POSSIBLE!!!
Look half of the time the people working behind the scenes for your paperwork when it comes to college is via other college students. Along with a myriad of other factors as well. You need a solid line of acceptance to make sure if any hiccups occur you have that papertrail and acceptance of multiple professional parties within the schools you want to move or transfer between.
This also applies if you go to 2 colleges that are literally next to eachother. I attended an engineering school that was right next door to a community technical college. I was lucky in that both of the schools had a sort of honor agreement where they made sure to coordinate with eachother to where there various classes could seamlessly mesh together if students wanted to go to one for some classes, or the other for other ones. This was/is also done so both colleges remain fully compliant and accredited for what they teach.
After that it's largely what the school requires for various things. Some schools focus largely on calculus oriented logical framework, where as others can focus on algebraic broad problem solving emphasis, and both can then be different in what accreditation requirements they have as well.
community college was the best decision I ever made! I started taking classes over the summer before I started my senior year of high school. It was great because I was also able to get specific courses out of the way such as language and math requirements. That way I could focus on only my history and anthropology courses when I started at Mississippi State University. It was great for a few other reasons. First, scholarships and honor societies. Because I did so well I received various scholarships that transferred to MSU and essentially gave me a free ride for my undergrad. Likewise, I was invited to join Phi Theta Kappa honor society during my time at community college. That looks great on my record and future applications. Second, I was able to get a dual degree in half the time. Third, since I did community college for two years I was able to opt out of staying in a dorm as per a requirement at MSU.
EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT PLANNING TO TRANSFER, KEEP EVERY SYLLABUS YOU EVER GET!!!
Professors are generally NOT required to keep them long-term, and transferring is MUCH easier if you have them so you can prove what topic areas you've covered. Print them out on paper and put them somewhere safe, plus a PDF of them into the cloud.
I personally had to do +1 semester because I transferred without having all of them (oddly enough, from ASU).
4 year degrees- I want to point out and I hope you guys do to- that more and more community colleges are offering whats called a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. Basically, a 4 year degree but at community college prices. The Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are somewhat limited per community college, and the types of degrees offered are highly dependent on local employer needs.
Thank youuuu!!! Love this channel so much. I’m barely beginning my road in community college but I’m already dreaming about transferring and working hard towards goals. Love the content!
Community college was my path and I wouldn't change a thing. I got a really good education for my general eds and then could focus on my major once I transferred. It was cost saving and I felt like I got a little bit of variety out of my institutions. :)
- Nick J.
Feeling loved knowing I just transferred and this video is about transfers
remember, it doesn't matter where you start, but how you finish
I am literally in the middle of this right now, thank you for boosting my confidence!
Literally just was looking at how to transfer !!! Thank you 😊
This genuinely made me feel less alone in the whole process
God damn transfer agreements. I lost a good portion of my applicable credits when I moved across Canada because my home province didn't play nice with my new province.
this came at the perfect time for me!
I take it that means you're transferring?
Very informative! Was hoping it wouldn't be so US-based but still good info. I never considered transferring as an option before
We'd like to add more internationally focused videos over the coming years.
Yo I needed this rn actually Lol
Can you make one of these about dropping courses?
Perfect timing !
I graduated with my associates three years ago. How long are the credit is good for the transfer to university? What’s the usual time limit
If you transfer to a 4- year university would it be cheaper ? Are their any benefits on the price lowering just because you attended a 2 year cc?
What I'm wondering is: do people doing their master's tend to transfer or not? I have a feeling that they don't, but I'm curious.
I am a software engineer that graduated 3 years ago. I don't even live in the US. Despite all that I am watching this video at 2 am on a Thursday night.
Quick question about careers you can have more than one career?
My careers: Radio DJ, Graphic Designer, College Professor, freelance videographer, Director/Producer for Complexly. And who knows if this will be my final stop.
- Nick J.
Quick question can you take online classes in high school outside your state and the US?
This is very dependent on a lot of different things, but I know that when I was teaching online at University of Montana, I had students from around the world. Some were U.S. citizens abroad and others were international students living in their home countries.
- Nick J.
Thank you
Damn, wish this came out like 4 months ago lmao
informative
I'm currently withdrawn from my college to serve my military duty in Korea (if you are a male from South Korea, you'll get what I mean).
Once I'm done paying my dues to the country, I'm planning to transfer to a different school without remarticulating to the original school I used to attend. How does this work? Does this work out at all?
I was thinking it might be hard to do since I'm not really enrolled in a university, yet I'm attempting to transfer to a different school as a student.
Thanks for this video 👍🏼..... thinking of transferring because of the whole situation in Ukraine
can I apply freshman student as a transfer student into Harvard university