Transfer of Credits

Transfer of Credits to Other Colleges and Universities

Cascadia Community College endorses the policy on intercollegiate transfer among Washington colleges and universities approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board in February 1986. Copies of this document are available through all public postsecondary institutions in the State of Washington and in the Enrollment Services Office at Cascadia. Transfer students encountering difficulties are encouraged to contact the Enrollment Services Office.

Students who plan to transfer from Cascadia Community College to a baccalaureate college or university are advised to study the following information:

• Transferring students will be expected to meet the admission requirements of the baccalaureate institution at the time they transfer. Transferability of courses taken at Cascadia Community College is determined by the institution to which the student transfers. Most Cascadia courses are designed for transfer and do in fact transfer without problems. However, certain institutions may limit the number of credits earned in a Pass system (courses receiving grades listed as P/NC), or may have limits on certain classes.
• Some credits earned in professional-technical programs, such as Business and Information Technology are not transferable to all colleges and universities. Students should work closely with Academic Advisors before attempting to transfer courses that are specialized components of a two-year professional/technical program.
• Cascadia students may earn credits beyond the 90 necessary for the degree. Students should be advised, however, that it is the transfer institution who will determine how those excess credits may be used. Credits completed at the lower-division level rarely supplant credits required at the upper-division level. Usually, 90 additional credits will be required at the upper-division level to earn a baccalaureate degree.
• An institution to which an official transcript is sent may re-compute the grade point average of the student in accordance with its own requirements and policies.

A student should follow the procedures described below to transfer satisfactorily to a baccalaureate institution.

1. Obtain a current catalog of the institution to which the student wishes to transfer and study its admission requirements and its suggested freshman and sophomore level courses in the major field of interest. Institutions differ in treatment of credits received.
2. Confer with a Cascadia Community College advisor about transfer needs. Many curriculum-planning guides for transfer to baccalaureate institutions are supplied by the college.
3. Confer, by letter or personal interview, with an admissions officer at the baccalaureate institution for further information about curriculum and transfer regulations.
4. Check carefully a quarter or two before transfer to be sure that all requirements will be met and all regulations are observed to the satisfaction of the baccalaureate institution.

Last minute changes in a major field of study or choice of baccalaureate institution may cause Cascadia' s credits to transfer in different ways. Changes should be evaluated so that the consequences are understood.

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Non-Transferable Courses

The following courses will not transfer to any four-year college:

1. Courses numbered below 100.
2. Certain courses numbered 100 or above, such as parent education, Community Education and English as a second language. (These are not normally transferable; consult with an Academic Advisor for more information.)
3. No more than 15 credits of courses that are listed in the AIS degree as "restricted electives" can be transferred.

Transfer of Credit to University of Washington, Bothell

Cascadia Community College is co-located with the University of Washington, Bothell (UWB). Students are encouraged to consult the UWB program planning sheets in the catalog to learn more about available UWB programs and Cascadia courses that prepare students for majors at UWB. Cascadia advisors and UWB advisors can provide students with information about UWB admission requirements and help ensure a smooth transition to UWB programs from Cascadia.

Dual-Enrollment Agreement between Cascadia and UW, Bothell

Eligible Cascadia Community College students can apply to be admitted to the UW Bothell through the dual enrollment program. Dual-Enrollment is an opportunity for students to attend Cascadia, earn an Associate's degree, and become eligible for priority admission to UW, Bothell in one of three programs: Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, or Computing & Software Systems. Please visit the Dual-Enrollment web site to learn more, or call Student Advising & Support Services at 425-352-8383 to make an appointment with the Cascadia Dual-Enrollment advisor.