How do I transfer colleges?
Talk with your advisor at your current college to see what you need to do to prepare to transfer. Also speak with admissions at the college(s) you plan to attend to learn about the transfer process and what you need to do to prepare. Make sure you successfully complete your classes at your current college.
Will college credits transfer out of state?
It is always up to the receiving institution on which college credits will transfer in, so you will want to check with the college you are transferring to and have them do a transcript review, which will tell you what credits you have taken will transfer to them.
Will college online credits transfer?
It is always up to the receiving institution on which college credits will transfer in, so you will want to check with the college you are transferring to and have them do a transcript review, which will tell you what credits you have taken will transfer to them.
Can transfer students get scholarships?
Yes, there are hundreds of scholarships available for transfer students. A good place to start looking for them is BND’s College Handbook, and if you graduated from a North Dakota high school, North Dakota Dollars for Scholars.
What is a college credit hour?
Courses taken in college are measured in terms of credit hours. To earn one credit hour, a student must attend a class for one classroom hour (usually 50 minutes) per week for the whole term. Classes are typically offered in one to five credit-hour increments and sometimes larger amounts.
Will old college credits transfer?
It depends. You will need to check with the college you plan to attend to see if they will accept credits and which ones.
Do college credits expire?
Technically, the answer is no. However, the older they are, the less likely they are to transfer should you want to do that.
Can you get college credit for work experience?
Possibly. You will need to check with your college to see if this is an option.
When are college transfer applications typically due?
It depends. Reach out to the college you will be transferring to. Typically, it’s best to complete the application at the beginning of the semester before you plan to transfer, so if you are planning to transfer in the fall, start your application at the beginning of the spring semester prior to fall.
