Is it easy to transfer from a community college to a university?

Answer 1

Yes, its fairly easy to transfer. I've transferred myself, but one thing to do early into your community college career, first semester, is get in contact with the college(s) you plan on transferring too. Some courses won't transfer (like any student development classes you take) and that way you can save time and money by taking just the courses you'll need.

Also, keep GPA in mind. You can enter a community college right out of high school with the worst GPA and still get in. All you need is to take the placement tests and pass them or you take prequistes. However, when you transfer with an associates degree, it makes things a lot easier. (More scholarships/grants etc and no need to take the ACTS or SAT)

GPA wise, state colleges tend to set the bar higher GPA wise and want you to come with certain classes (in my experience) while private schools both the highlighted ones and normal ones have GPA requirements that can range from 2.2-3.0+ however, many of the more prestigious private colleges will require more than just GPA, community service, personality and goals are taken into account.

In my transfer experience the biggest problem that I encountered was two classes not transferring. Getting in was easy because of community service, GPA etc. Just keep close to the college(s) of your choice and you'll be fine. Let them know early, the earlier the better.

Answer 2

It depends on the university. Here in California, it is very easy to transfer from community colleges to UC's. However, for universities like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, it is much harder to transfer into from community colleges.

Answer 3

It is very easy. You just have to keep up your grades. State schools are easier, while more prestige universities require a higher GPA to transfer.
State schools I would round the GPA to about 2.5 and Bigger Universities around 3.3 - 3.5.

Answer 4

It can be. Remember that it's ultimately up to you to make sure of transfer requirements, course equivalencies, and other requirements. Do your homework and it should be a very easy transition. Don't do it, and risk having none of your previous coursework matter.