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FOR ADULT LEARNERS
Earn a degree
with credit transfer program
In today's competitive
marketplace, it's important to respond to employer needs and job trends.
Having a college degree that meets these needs can give you a critical
advantage in the job market.
 If
it has been a few years or a couple decades since you graduated from
high school, you have a variety of choices when pursuing post-secondary
education. You can enhance your opportunities for career advancement
by taking specific college courses, earning a two-year associate degree
or pursuing a four-year bachelor's degree.
Recent articulation
agreements between the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and University System of New Hampshire (USNH) have created seamless course credit transfer processes between the systems'
colleges and universities. You can begin a two-year degree at an CCSNH
college, transfer your credits and pursue a four-year degree at a USNH
college or university.
Benefits of credit transfer program
 Follow
a variety of degree paths
Start your degree at one college, take courses at a number of colleges
and finish your degree at the college or university that works best
for you. - Enjoy flexible course schedules
Courses are offered at various times to accommodate the busy demands
and responsibilities of jobs and families. Take courses during the
day, evenings or weekends.
- Sample affordable course offerings
Save money when you take your general education courses at CCSNH
colleges before transferring your course credits to a USNH college
or university to pursue a four-year degree.
- Learn close to home
Reduce travel time and help balance the demands of work and family
by taking as many courses as possible at a CCSNH or USNH college
close to home.
- Try online learning
Many courses are now available online, so you can take courses on
your own schedule.
Ways to earn a college degree
Academic performance counts
A course grade
of a "C" or higher is required for transfer credit. Only credits are
transferred, not your grade point average (GPA).
How to begin the degree and
credit transfer process
 Review
degree program requirements
It is important to first consult the catalog of the institution in
which you are interested for listings of majors, programs and specific
degree, certificate and diploma requirements. Every college and university
offers its own distinct array of academic options. As a result, it
is best to begin with a review of the appropriate college or university
catalog. See USNH
degree programs for specific programs and locations. - Investigate transfer options early
If you would like to begin a four-year degree at an CCSNH college
and eventually transfer to a USNH college or university, consult the
Program Transfer Matrix for an
overview of transferable programs. Your intended major at a USNH college
may determine which general education courses you should take at an
CCSNH college. For example, some USNH majors require specific CCSNH
math and English prerequisite courses. Most upper division courses
in your major must be taken at a USNH college.
 Explore
course credit alternatives
Some colleges may allow you to earn academic credit for prior knowledge,
training and job experience. You may be able to earn college credit
by demonstrating competency through various examination programs,
such as CLEP, DANTES, Advanced Placement, and Excelsior exams. Ask
CCSNH and USNH academic advisors about these options. - Consider dual admission
With some programs, you can apply to an CCSNH college for a specific
two-year program at the same time that you apply to a USNH college
to continue the program at the end of two years at the four-year college.
- Consult with an academic advisor
Early on, talk with an CCSNH academic advisor about your interest
in transferring your credits to a USNH college to continue your studies.
Your counselor can help you select transferable courses and can connect
you with an academic advisor at the USNH college you are considering.
Check with a USNH academic advisor about the CCSNH courses you should
take in preparation for transferring as many credits as possible to
your intended USNH program.
- Plan ahead and save money
Knowing which CCSNH courses you need to take to satisfy your USNH
general education and major requirements will make the credit transfer
process much smoother. Planning ahead also helps ensure that your
tuition dollars are spent only on courses that will be credited toward
your degree.
Investigate financial aid
opportunities
Financial aid
is available at all CCSNH colleges and USNH colleges and universities.
For specific information, see the financial aid
section on this website and on each of the colleges' websites.
Prepare early to transfer
your college credits and continue your studies.
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