There are a lot of you here at Columbus State that may be taking courses to then transfer to another university or college for credit. Good for you. CSCC offers many opportunities for students to further their education in a convenient way by taking necessary courses here, then transferring those credits toward a degree elsewhere.
The process though, requires a lot of attention to detail by both the student taking the course and the academic advisor assisting the student with the transfer.
Let me be clear. The university’s requirements (such as the classes you need to take that will then transfer for credit) defines whether or not you are a transient student or a transfer student. If you are a transfer student you may be at CSCC for a good while, chipping away at classes with the hopes of one day transferring all credits to a different college or university.
If you are a transient student, you may be a full or part-time student enrolled at another school while taking just one or two classes here to transfer back to your other school. In other words, you’re transitory in your academic career at CSCC. Get it?
It sounds simple enough. However, in my case, I needed to follow up and make sure the process was going as smoothly as it sounded. I am currently a transient student via the University of Toledo and living in Columbus. I needed a few more classes to transfer back to the Mother Ship in order to earn my journalism degree. Most of my classes were offered online from UT, but I needed to fulfill two Spanish requirements. Those classes were offered here at Columbus State.
If you are in this situation, or thinking about it, talk to your advisor at your original school. Make sure he or she has notified the admissions office at that school of your interest in taking classes at another school, PRIOR to you registering for the classes. It’s very important. If this fails to happen, you almost assuredly will be required to re-apply to the school you’ve already been attending. I know it sounds silly, but I’m speaking from experience here folks.
The school you are attending is under the impression that you’ve been attending the other school for awhile and not just transfering one or two classes. They need proof that your advisor gave you permission to take these classes. There could also financial aid and loan implications and your school will want to be sure you did not violate any rules.
If you’ve already transfered some classes back to your university, make sure you check and re-check daily to make sure those classes appear on your transcripts. If they do not, contact your admissions office and let them know your situation.
Taking classes here at Columbus State, or anywhere else, is a great option for students looking to obtain a degree, but you want to make sure you are being rewarded for your hard work. Follow up on your progress and be aware of what’s going on with your education. Be responsible for your future. You’ve put the effort in, now enjoy the benefits!
