how long do colllege credits last?

Question

I went to comm college 8 yrs ago. Aare any of those credits worth anything? English, math, psych, etc. The basics.

Answer 1

Funny you should ask - I was wondering this myself once. Back in 1999, after a 12 year layoff between classes, I enrolled at a local 2-year school to get a degree. I hadn't completed my college coursework (Illinois State) before, but the "new" school said that after 7 years, everything was essentially wiped out.

However, I have been off and on looking to advance my degree, and a local university sent me a transcript of the courses they'd accept as credit. They were willing to accept darn near everything I took originally at ISU! Believe me, I was shocked, and I think the 2-year school may have given me a snowjob to get my money, but I don't really know.

Basically, you should ask someone at that community college, and then check on their accreditation to see what will transfer. My initial belief is that your credits should be good to some degree, but check with someone at your target schools first, OK?

Good luck, and go get an advanced degree! : )

Answer 2

I think they last forever. But some courses you took back then might not meet the current requirements at another college now. The best thing to do is contact the community college you attended and request a copy of your transcript, which you will be able to take with you to a counselor at your new college and they can review and advise you. Good luck!

Answer 3

College credits do not go away, but some are not transferable if you change schools. If you are thinking of going to a different school check with the school administrator...bring your transcripts from the community college you went to before (they will have those records) and they can help you.

Hope that helps :)

Answer 4

Credits themselves don't dissappear; according to the school where you earned said credits, you earned them, end of story. In fact, it would be kinda nuts to have an expiration date on college credits -- most schools have a minimum number of credits you need to earn to get a degree. If one's credits expire, so too would one's degree.

Weather or not you can transfer your credits to a new school is another story. It depends on various factors, including the school where you earned the credits, the school you want to transfer them to, and the particular classes you took (most likely, the more "ordinary" the class, the easier it will be to transfer the credits).

Answer 5

The credit bureaus shop your individual credit background for sessions between 7 and 10 years: Unpaid Tax Lien - Indefinitely financial ruin 7 Bankruptcies - 10 years from date filed. Public archives - 7 years from the date of charge; Closed or Inactive bills - 10 years from the date of final interest; Derogatory bills - 7 years from the date of unique delinquency;

Answer 6

It depends on where you're going to go to school now but the credits are certainly worth something.

Answer 7

I'm sure they are but you're going to need to retake at least some of the classes if you wish to further your education. I mean, what could you possibly remember from those classes that will benefit you in further education. I mean, do you really remember MLA or APA writing styles?

Answer 8

you need to contact the college you want to return to and ask them
depends on the college.. I believe