Transfer of Credits
Transfer of credits will be up to the receiving institution and is important that we disclose that iformation to prospective students.
melanie,
There are some schools that don't except transfer credits at all. The choice remains with the institution and a set methodology should be in place to evaluate transfer credits.
Patty Aronoff
There should be standard methodology across the board with credit transfers.
Jenna,
Excellent advice! The registrar can explain the process and how it is approached by their department.
Patty Aronoff
Ghislaine,
Everything should be transparent and fully understood. Many schools leave the transfer information to the registrar or the academic department.
Patty Aronoff
Shamonda,
Most schools leave the evaluation of the transfer credits to the academic department or the registrar.
Patty Aronoff
To add to this comment, I would also say that it is important to explain to the potential student the process involved in determining if a credit can be transferred. I found it to be helpful to speak with my registrar and ask what the basic things are that they are looking for. That way when I am asked by a student why they credits were not excepted I can give them an intelligent answer.
what if a certain requirement is accepted but they say that they cant give the student the credit for it?
Transfer credits is vital to understand so that the student does not feel railroaded.
Janet ,
Yes! I would show them where that is stated in your catalog.
Patty Aronoff
Teresa,
The Commission leaves that determination to the receiving school. After all, they are giving the credit.
Patty Aronoff
Andrew,
This is why the student must take an active role in determining their decision. They are responsible to find out.
Patty Aronoff
Should have a standard formula for all schools
This is very important because this can be a cause of problems for many students that try to transfer to other schools and then can not due to transfer credits.
