Transfers

The 17 institutions under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents are committed to streamlining transfer and assisting students in the selection of appropriate courses in their particular field of study.

Community College students can transfer credits earned in associate degree or certificate programs to continue to the baccalaureate level. Each year over 3,000 students transfer from a Community College to continue their studies at private and public two-year and four-year colleges and universities.

Almost half of new students, including transfer students, entering the12 community colleges report their primary goal as transferring with an associate degree and numerous articulation agreements help students to realize their goals.

Making the transition to one of the Connecticut state universities is easier than ever (and it is a very popular route)! The most recently developed initiative, the Dual Admission program, permits students to begin planning to transfer credits early in their academic careers.

University admissions committees generally consider many factors when evaluating applications for transfer admission. In general, applicants in good academic standing at their previously-attended institution(s) are offered admission. For example, whether you are transferring from a community college or a four-year college or university, the admissions staff at Central, Eastern, Southern and Western will work with you to make the transition as smooth as possible. The University of Connecticut has also transfer programs available with Connecticut Community Colleges.

You may hear the term "articulation" used to describe a college-university agreement that certain specific courses taught at a two-year CCC will be accepted at a four-year institution. This means the university will accept credits from the CCCs as listed in the agreements.

Detailed information regarding grade point average and other admissions requirements is outlined on the website of the specific institution. Most importantly, students should consult with advisors or counselors at their institution regarding the range of transfer possibilities available to them. Admission to a university does not necessarily mean admission to a specific professional program offered by that university.