<p>I was wondering if my son would be able to take a class at the local CC (NVCC) at the same time he was taking classes at GMU. He got a late decision and he really need to take an ACCT class for him to be able to apply to most business schools such as mcintire by the end of the year. So would he be able to take a class at NVCC while he is going to Mason? Do schools he is looking to transfer to look down upon it? Is it worth it? any info is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I know students here in Florida who go to state universities (FSU, UF, UCF) and take community college classes over the summer, to knock requirements out of the way for a lower price. In fact, I had a statistics professor (barely ever gives out As) who told us that he once had a UF student taking a summer class with him, and she got all 100s on the tests.</p>
<p>I went to a cc myself and I am transferring to UC Irvine. I think all schools have a different policy on that, but I know some friends who are going to both cc’s and state schools in California because it is cheaper. Also some UC Irvine students do the same thing for a few classes at IVC. I am not sure about schools looking down on it though. I know one of my friends who was applying to medical school had some problems since he took his bio and ochem classes at a cc, but for the most part, it shouldn’t be a problem. It depends on the school.</p>
<p>You have to ask the schools involved to find out what their policies are. At our local flagship U, you can take classes there & at the CCs & get full credit at each place. I’m sure this question has come up with the Us & CCs before. Check BEFORE you assume anything so there are no disappointments.</p>
<p>Many universities will not allow you to take classes elsewhere if: 1) they are gen ed requirements that the student did not already transfer in prior to matriculation; 2) they are requirements in the student’s major; or 3) the student is within a year’s time of graduating. I agree that you need to check with a specific university to see what the policy is. Do not enroll in a CC class, pay for it, and take it unless you have received confirmation from your state college that they will take it.</p>
<p>I agree that he should check with his advisor first. My D just finished taking three summer classes - 2 online from her univ, 1 from the local CC. The CC class was a pre-req for her major and the other two were gen eds. Advisor did not have a problem with the pre-req being taken at CC as it’s offered only once a year at the univ and was full. Her school has uses online course articulation program so we knew it would transfer.</p>
<p>I teach at a cc (coincidentally, I teach accounting). Your primary concern should be with the ultimate transfer institution. Just because the current school will allow the course doesn’t mean that UVa will. UVa has one of the best business schools in the nation, so you want to make sure the class will offer the foundation needed for further study as well. Accounting is typically a sophomore level course and I read your post as if your son were an entering freshman (may be wrong here). I DO NOT recommend accounting for freshman based on 21 years of teaching experience.</p>
<p>I don’t know about state schools, but at private Us outside classes usually have to be pre-approved, and do not count in GPA calculations. Classes in the major often have to be taken at the “home” institution. You have to check with the academic advisor how to go about it.</p>