When transferring schools, the receiving college will evaluate your college transcripts and/ or other prior learning to determine which credits can be used in your new degree plan. When completed by the registrar, it is considered an official evaluation, so you can be certain these credits will transfer. Some colleges offer unofficial evaluations, typically completed by an advisor, to give you an idea of how their credits will transfer before applying to their college.

Some colleges evaluate college-level learning that has taken place outside of the traditional classroom for credit toward your degree. This can include learning gained through jobs, internships, volunteer experience, and military service.

Guaranteed admission agreements between colleges can help students transfer with confidence. Students who meet specific academic requirements can apply to transfer, and the partnering college will automatically accept their application. Guaranteed admission is sometimes referred to as transfer admission guarantee (TAG), automatic admission, or guaranteed transfer.