How do I know if my credits will transfer from one college to another?

If you have accumulated course credits and are considering transfer, then run the “Will My Credits Transfer” service to see which schools will accept the courses you have taken or plan to take.

Can online college credits be transferred?

Answer: Yes, you can complete that degree online. Online programs will accept your old college credits in transfer toward a new online degree.

Do transfer credits affect GPA?

Although your grades from transfer courses are used in making admissions decisions, they are not calculated into your GPA as transfer courses. Your transfer courses will appear on your official academic history transcript, but the grades you received in the classes will not count toward any GPA or class ranking.

When you transfer what happens to your GPA?

When you transfer the GPA from your original institution is not carried over to the new one. Courses that you’ve completed generally transfer if you have a C or higher in the course, and it’s consistent with courses offered at your new school. The credits for that course transfer, but not the grade.

How do I calculate my transfer GPA?

Transfer GPA

Add up the total number of hours/credits/units for all your courses that are transferable to UC (courses that are accepted for credit)
Calculate the total grade points earned in those classes.
Divide your total grade points by the total number of hours/credits/units for your courses.

Can I transfer with a low GPA?

Being able to transfer to another college with a low GPA is possible, but it depends on so many factors, like the college or the student’s expectations of a new school. When it comes to transferring, especially with a low GPA, there is no magic.

Can I apply as a freshman instead of transfer?

If you plan to transfer to a four year college/university before you have completed the number of credits needed to be considered as a true transfer applicant you may certainly apply as a freshman applicant.