Its not too common to hear about people transferring from one college to another.  This is completely normal.  If you find yourself in this situation, you’re soon going to realize that there are a lot of questions that you may have.  Today, let’s focus on a few FAQs that you may have in regards to your transferring, as well as your GPA.

When I transfer, will my GPA transfer as well?

99% of the time, you’re going to find that your new school is going to start your GPA from scratch.  What they are going to do is basically mark down the classes that you have taken in the past.  They will more than likely show as “completed” on your report card / schedule.

What happens when I go from the community college to a university?

Since community colleges offer 2 year programs, you’re probably working with a local University that is going to take up your credits.  Many students think that their GPA is going to transfer over to the University.   Again, when you start a new school, you will basically start fresh with your GPA.  Yes, your credits will transfer, but your GPA will not.

My GPA is bad, will that hurt me with transfers?

Every college will have its own policy.  Many colleges will want to see a C+ or better.  While some are willing to swing a little bit, you’re going to have to refer to the admissions office when you’re transferring your classes.  A lot of those classes may or may not transfer.  What you’re also going to find out is that again, if you had a 2.7 in College A, when you transfer to College B, it will start at 0, no matter what classes transfer over.

When it comes down to your GPA, your GPA will never transfer, but your classes are.  Just picture every new adventure basically as a clean slate when you’re ready to start the transfer process.

Again, if you have any questions, it doesn’t hurt to check with your admissions office just to make sure that you’re getting all the answers answered correctly, as they all vary from college to college.