Hi everyone,
I’m currently planning to take Multivariable Calc at a local California community college, but I was wondering whether it will be of any use for college. I know that for UC’s, there is a math requirement if you want to major in CS that can be knocked down with multivariable calc from community colleges, but since I don’t know which college I’m going to, is it generally accepted at other colleges? I’m planning to go into some bioengineering or computer science major, if that helps. I looked at the credit transfer policy at some private colleges (top 30 in US) and it seems like credit from a community colleges isn’t enough. If it doesn’t count for credit, I’m probably not going to take it because I could make better use of my time learning it by myself. Thanks!
Dual enrollment is very school specific as to what a school accepts and how they utilize it so there is no set answer. However I have never once seen a policy that says we will accept dual enrollment from a 4 year school but not a community college. When it comes down to it you really need to look at the specific school you want to apply to or call admissions if you can’t find their policy online.
Also, you may need to check with the math department and department of your possible major whether the course may be counted for subject credit. It is possible to get credit units without subject credit, or subject credit without credit units.
Keep the course materials in case you enroll at a college which does not already have an articulation listing with the community college.