{"id":1535,"date":"2022-10-13T15:33:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T19:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:23:49","slug":"will-my-credits-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/will-my-credits-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Credits Transfer to My New College?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When continuing your education by transferring to a new college or university, taking advantage of transfer credits can be a huge time and money saver.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve found a program that better fits your career goals, or you\u2019ve completed an associate degree and are ready to continue with your bachelor\u2019s, getting the most out of your schooling so far will ensure you don\u2019t waste time re-learning things you\u2019ve already studied.<\/p>\n

If you are asking, \u201cWill my credits transfer to my new school?\u201d or \u201cHow do I go about transferring college credits?\u201d \u2013 you are in the right place.<\/p>\n

5 Things to Know About Transferring Credits<\/h2>\n

Here are a few important terms and tools you\u2019ll need to understand when endeavoring to transfer as much credit as possible toward your new degree.<\/p>\n

#1: Articulation Agreements<\/h2>\n

As you look into transferring colleges, see if there is already an articulation agreement between your old school and the one you\u2019re transferring to. An articulation agreement is a transfer agreement between two schools to evaluate the curriculum to determine its transferability. But articulation agreements are not merely a hearty handshake, they are signed legal contracts. In fact, \u201cthese documents go into great detail regarding guaranteed admission, transfer credits, scholarships, and academic and course requirements. Articulation agreements open the lines of communication between two institutions in regard to the important issues transfer students care about\u201d (US News<\/a>).<\/p>\n

#2: Course Syllabi<\/h2>\n

Many schools will request copies of past course syllabi in order to determine whether the administration can accept transfer credit based on what texts were used, elements were graded, and the overall curriculum. Taking a few minutes to dig up copies of these syllabi before applying for transfer credit can greatly reduce your frustration and time needed later on down the line.<\/p>\n

#3: Professional Experience<\/h2>\n

Turns out, you can<\/strong> <\/em>learn on the job. Many universities and colleges understand the value of years in the workforce and want to make sure you get credit for your time in the field. You don\u2019t want to spend 12 weeks learning Intro to Photoshop<\/em> when you\u2019ve been practicing within it for the past decade.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for the following in any transfer paperwork or reach out directly to an administrator to see how your school handles rewarding college credit for workplace experience.<\/p>\n