Transfers

Often referred to as "generals," Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers courses and two-year degree programs, such as an associate in arts degree, specifically

designed to provide the first two years of college coursework that transfers to another college or university that grants a four-year bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree.

Transfer agreements have been formalized with several institutions to simplify transfer procedures for students and ensure transfer of credits from Anoka-Ramsey to other colleges or universities.

Students are encouraged to plan ahead, ask questions and use pathways created by transfer agreements. 

Transfer Policy         Transfer Services         Important Considerations

Transfer From Anoka-Ramsey                     Transfer To Anoka-Ramsey

Transfer Policy

Anoka-Ramsey Community College will consider for transfer college-level coursework completed at a degree-granting college accredited by one of the regional associations of colleges and schools, or by a comparable international college or university.

Regional accreditation for this policy is defined as the accreditation conferred by The Higher Learning Commission: – a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in the central United States, and by parallel accrediting agencies in other regions of the United States. MnTC goal areas completed at a transferring institution will be accepted as completing the same goal areas at Anoka-Ramsey.

Transfer Services

• Anoka-Ramsey counselors and advisors are available at both campuses.
• Anoka-Ramsey has written Intersystem Agreements Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
• Early (joint, deferred) guaranteed admission to a university .
• Course listings required for specific majors, such as Engineering, Nursing or Business.
• The Web site www.mntransfer.org provides transfer information about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
• Degree Audit Report System  (for Anoka-Ramsey students) or the Web-based u.select (for any Internet user) offer free, personalized transfer evaluation tools.
• A petition process for unusual circumstances is available on both campuses.
  
  

Important Transfer Considerations  

• The college/university receiving the transfer determines which credits will transfer, and if they meet requirements for specific degrees.
• Minnesota Transfer Curriculum  (MnTC) goal areas are determined by the originating MnSCU college.
• Institutions accept credits from courses and programs that have similar content and  goals as the courses they offer.
• Degree programs usually count credits in three categories—general education, major/minor courses and electives.
• Not every course that transfers will help students graduate. The key question is, “Will my credits fulfill requirements of the degree or program I choose?”
• If students change their career goals or majors, they may not be able to complete all degree requirements within the usual number of graduation credits.

Transfer From Anoka-Ramsey to Another College or University

Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers the appropriate coursework for the core requirements of most bachelor degree programs.

Students are encouraged to:

• Complete the associate in arts degree that includes Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please study this document carefully. If you have questions, please discuss with a Counselor or Advisor.  
• Review transfer guides (available at Cambridge Campus Student Services Office and at Coon Rapids Campus Career Center Educational Services), which outline degree requirements and identifying equivalent Anoka-Ramsey courses listing and specific courses and catalogs for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and many out of state schools.
• To make an effective transfer to another institution from Anoka-Ramsey Community College to another instituation, please meet with a Counselor or Advisor to discuss transfer options and transfer guides review.
• Consider one of the advanced degrees offered at Anoka-Ramsey Community College campuses.
• Select the guide for your intended school or major for information on appropriate Anoka-Ramsey Community College course registration. 

Transfer to Anoka-Ramsey Community College  

Before registering for classes at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, transfer students can use u.select to see how credits earned at other colleges and universities will transfer to Anoka-Ramsey. u.select is a user-friendly online resource that includes academic program requirements, course descriptions, and course equivalency guides for schools in Minnesota and other States.

Students with prior coursework at another college, university or vocational school who are planning to earn a degree from Anoka-Ramsey Community College should submit official transcripts from each institution to the Records Office. Transcripts will be evaluated during your first term of enrollment.

Residency Requirement

To earn a degree through Anoka-Ramsey Community College, at least twenty (20) semester credits must be earned at Anoka-Ramsey. Students transferring in at least eight (8) semester credits from another MnSCU college or the University of Minnesota may reduce the residency requirement from 20 to 12 credits.

Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA)

All college courses in which a student has received a grade of A, B, C, D or P will be considered for transfer evaluation. If a student’s cumulative GPA at the originating institution is less than 2.0, no “D” grades will be accepted in transfer from that school, unless the course meets a MnTC goal at the originating college. Transfer credit grades will not be used in computing the student’s GPA at ARCC; however, beginning Spring 2007, consortium credits taken at other institutions will be included in the GPA calculation for students receiving financial aid. Only earned credits (not grade point credits or grade points) will be recorded on the official Anoka-Ramsey transcript.

Comparability

Courses approved for transfer must be comparable in nature, content, and level and match at least 75% of the content and goals of the course for which the student is seeking equivalent credit. Students should retain all course syllabi with their personal college records for future reference.

Time Limit

General education, general studies, and elective credits shall have no transfer time limit. The timelines of credits applied to career programs will be considered when evaluating transfer credits.

Equivalency/Conversion

The number of transfer credits granted per course shall not exceed the number granted by the originating institution. The conversion of quarter hours to semester hours is .66 semester hours for each quarter hour.

Repeated Transfer Courses

When a student transfers in courses and later successfully repeats a comparable course at Anoka-Ramsey, only credit from Anoka-Ramsey will be granted.

Military Credits

Credits achieved through military training will be considered for transfer. Students must submit a military transcript for evaluation. Students must also submit a transcript from all colleges they have attended.

CBE Credits

Competency-Based Education credits transfer as general electives unless approved for other distribution requirements.

Technical College Credits

 Anoka-Ramsey accepts, in transfer and for full credit, college-equivalent general education courses offered by technical colleges with regional accreditation (or candidacy) to provide transfer-level general education courses leading to a degree or certificate.

Anoka-Ramsey accepts for transfer, as electives, a maximum of 16 semester credits of college-level vocational or technical courses offered by technical colleges with regional accreditation.

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