At CT State, you can create your own pathway to a four-year degree!
If you're interested in transferring from CT State to another college or university, we can help you:
- acquire information about transferring through individual counseling
- consider one of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities transfer programs
- look at transfer articulations with other colleges
- meet transfer counselors from other colleges and universities
- create a personalized pathway to earning a four-year degree
Transfer to a Connecticut State College or University
Transfer Tickets
CT State graduates may seamlessly transfer to Central, Eastern, Southern or Western Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College when taking one of our Transfer Ticket programs. Successful completion of such a transfer associate degree will offer the student guaranteed admission and junior status to the receiving university or Charter Oak State College without "course by course" transfer.
Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)
The Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) is an agreement between the CT State and the University of Connecticut, designed for students who enroll in a liberal arts transfer program at CT State to transfer seamlessly to the University of Connecticut without needing to apply.
CT Guarantee
The CT Guarantee is a partnership agreement between CT State Community College and independent colleges and universities. Students interested in transferring to a participating independent institution now have more options for a seamless transfer of credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It's important to your education and career plans to choose an appropriate major and courses that will meet the requirements at your next school. The earlier you start planning, the easier the transfer process will be!
You should reach out to your Guided Pathways advisor to discuss your transfer plans and make sure you're on the right path for a successful transfer.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) degree program is the most easily transferable. LAS represents the broad education of a college degree; your major represents your area of specialization, which is either academic or career/training-centered. Many colleges prefer that you take your major courses with them. Earning your LAS degree at CT State will give you time and flexibility in choosing a major.
You may also consider these transfer majors:
- Math/Science for medicine, health, engineering and science majors
- Behavioral Science for psychology, sociology, anthropology and social work majors
- General Studies for any major that requires special courses that do not fit well into the LAS major
- Other majors at CT State may have transfer agreements in place (see above), or in some cases, unofficial arrangements. Check with your program coordinator or Guided Pathways advisor to learn more.
- Cost: Even if a university seems expensive, financial aid is often available to lessen costs. Don't be immediately deterred because of a large price tag.
- Distance: If commuting, you'll want to research the distance and travel time to the college as well as considerations about ease and availability of parking
- Availability and Strength of Your Intended Major: How many students are in your intended program? Does the college offer a diversity of courses for your major?
- Competitiveness: How many transfer students does the college accept? Are there academic and/or GPA requirements? Do you meet those standards?
- Facilities and Student Services: Look into academic facilities, library, tutoring and other student services
Consider Personal Factors:
- Campus Community: Can you see yourself on the grounds? In the buildings? Finding or creating a community with other students and faculty?
- Extracurricular Activities and Sports: Do you want to write for a school newspaper? Join an intramural basketball league? Volunteer at a local hospital?
- Prestige of the university, if this is important to you.
Generally, all liberal arts courses will transfer. Non-liberal arts courses will often transfer as specific courses but usually as undesignated electives. Expect to transfer no more than 60-75 credits to another college from a community college; schools will vary as to how many courses they will take. Speak with the transfer counselor at your potential school regarding your specific situation.
Each college evaluates credits independently. Even if CT State accepts credits from another college, the next school will still re-evaluate, looking at original transcripts from each institution.
You can appeal credit evaluations; see the transfer counselor in the admissions office or your advisor at your new school.
You should reach out to your Guided Pathways advisor with any questions you have about the transfer process.