<p>seconding xaniamom and scualum: Taking courses at a CC (or a third or fourth tier four year school) is respectable and credit will transfer to most institutions with no trouble as long as the school is accredited. Earning a bachelors degree from a third or fourth tier four year school is respectable too, and those who choose (for whatever reason) to complete their undergraduate degree at Directional State U instead of Flagship State U or Private C have still earned a college degree, and in the end, that’s the name of the game for most people.</p>