Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
What is the Direct Transfer Agreement?
Which Highline classes transfer to a four-year college or
university?
Are there a maximum number of credits that I can transfer?
How many credits do I need to transfer?
What is the Grade Point Average (GPA) that I will need to transfer
to a four-year college or university?
When should I apply to a four-year college or university?
How can I get my transcripts sent to another college?
What is the Direct Transfer Agreement?
The Associate of Arts, Associate in Pre-Nursing and Associate in
Business are known as the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) transfer degrees that
are accepted by all of the Washington public and most of the private
baccalaureate universities. The DTA degrees are recognized as
fulfilling most, if not all, of the general education requirements.
If a student transfers with the DTA associate degree completed, he
or she will generally be admitted with junior standing.
These agreements assure the direct transfer of credits from a
community college such as Highline to a baccalaureate school. The
agreement does not assure automatic admission. However, many
Washington baccalaureate give priority admission to students who
complete the degree. Be sure to check with your college for
admission requirements, including any additional general education
courses and major pre-requisites and GPA.
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Which Highline classes transfer to
a four-year college or university?
Typically, all classes numbered over 100 and that are listed
on the current Associate of Arts distribution list will transfer
to the public, and most of the private, colleges and
universities in the state of Washington. However, there are
exceptions to the rule. You are always welcome to contact a
member of the
Educational Planning and Advising staff if you’re
concerned about transferring your classes, or if you intend to
go to a four-year institution outside the state of Washington.
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Are there a maximum number of credits that I can transfer?
Generally the maximum number of credits that will transfer to
a four-year college or university from a community college is 90
quarter credits. However, every college and university is
unique, so there are some institutions that will allow more than
90 credits from a community college. Even if you can transfer
more than 90 credits, you will likely have to complete an
additional 90 credits at the four-year college or university.
Check with your four-year university for clarification.
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How many credits do I need to transfer?
To transfer to a four-year school with your Associate of Arts
(A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S) degree, you
will need 90 college level credits. If you decide to transfer
to the four-year school before receiving your Associate degree,
the receiving institution will not automatically accept all of
your credits. Students must have completed the A.A. degree in
order to participate in the Direct Transfer Agreement. To be
sure, consult a representative or catalog from the college or
university you intend to transfer to.
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What is the Grade Point Average (GPA) that I will need to transfer to a four-year college or university?
This varies significantly from school to school, but most
four-year universities and colleges may require a 2.5 cumulative
transfer Grade Point Average (GPA). Remember that different departments
within a four-year college or university may require a higher
GPA from the one used for general admission. Refer
to a catalog or representative from the institution you intend
to transfer to in order to check the requirements.
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When should I apply to my four-year college or university?
The deadlines for the four-year colleges or universities vary.
Be sure to refer to the Admissions Web site of your intended
college for a list of deadlines for general admissions,
admission to your major (if there is a separate deadline),
financial aid/scholarships and housing.
Here's a link to our transfer
timeline and checklist.
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How can I get my transcripts sent to another college?
To request an official copy of your transcripts, a transcript
request form and a fee must be submitted to the Cashier’s office. The
transcript request form and ordering instructions are available
through
Registration and Records.
Your are expected to send official transcripts from every
college attended when you apply to a four-year college or
university.
Last updated:
May 04, 2009
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