Oh my god guys I am almost done with my semester at a community college woooo!! After this semester in the summer I’m taking Calculus II. So you don’t get confused I will have my associate in science degree after the summer semester. In the fall I wanna take English 102 and Physics 235 to complete some of my prerequisites. My courses at a community college were inexpensive and fairly easy xD. I’m kind of scared of a university but I’m always ready for a challenge :)) Now my question is will colleges and universities accept a transfer that wants to go to their school in the spring of 2016 with hopefully a 3.8 GPA or possibly higher? So basically I will be done with Cal 1,2 General Chemistry and physics engineering and mechanics to satisfy the prerequisites.
With a total of 68 credit hours in Associate in General Studies
Afterwards at a university I can just complete the rest of my Calculus III , Linear Algebra and then I’ll be in my engineering courses altogether. Now my question is will colleges and universities accept a transfer that wants to go to their school in the spring of 2016 with hopefully a 3.8 GPA or possibly higher? Or should I take a Calculus 3 class in the spring of 2016 because colleges and universities mainly look at transfer students for the fall 2016 semester? By the way I will then have 73 credit hours What do you guys think? I’m looking to apply to good schools. These are some of the schools I have my mind on.
(( Georgia technical institute, UC Berkley , Stanford, UI At Urbana Champaign, University of Arkansas at Pinebluff , University of Iowa and University of Michigan ))
Or if u have any college or university engineering schools that would be great. I am applying to as many as possible. I know someone will accept my credits and my 3.8 GPA
Usually, yes. In what state are you going to CC? Many states have transfer agreements between the local CC’s and the state Universities.You’ll also have to transfer into the specific major (EE, ME, Civil, etc.), some of which can be much more competitive than others.
Check your transfer agreements. Also, some community colleges have transfer agreements with universities located in other states. Keep in mind that while your target university may accept most or all of your CC credits, it’s the engineering course credits that count, so in the eyes of your target school, you may only be a Freshman or Sophomore when you arrive on campus. The good news is, it sounds like all of your GenEd requirements will be satisfied on your CC transcript.
Many STEM schools will be happy to accept a 3.8 GPA transfer student, but you need to be realistic about your target universities. Admission at Illinois-Urbana is really tough for state residents, let alone out-of-state transfers. Same is true for Georgia Tech. Even if you were admitted to UI and GaTech, financial aid for non-residents is not promising. In fact, all of the schools on your list, with the exceptions of Iowa and UA-Pine Bluff, have extremely competitive admissions. Also, why are you waiting until Spring 2016 to enroll? Schools will admit you without an AA degree, you know. The time and money will be better spent on your Fall 2015 semester at engineering school.
One more thing, you need to add some private schools to your target list, unless money is not a factor. Take a look at these engineering departments;
U of Rochester
Case Western Reserve U
Rose Hulman Institute
Clemson U
U of South Carolina
U of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
U of Portland
U of Dayton
Ohio University
Oregon State University
Rice University
Texas Christian University
I know that my university, Illinois Institute of Technology, has merit scholarship funding for Community College transfers who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in addition to other transfer student scholarships.
http://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/transfer-student-scholarships
If you will be transferring as a junior, you should try to take all of the following before transfer:
Math: up to calculus 3, linear algebra, and differential equations
Physics (calculus-based for physics and engineering majors): two or three semesters, depending on your major
Chemistry: one or two semesters of general chemistry, depending on your major (and organic chemistry if chemical engineering)
Introductory engineering courses: computing, statics or solid mechanics, materials, electronics, etc. as applicable to your major
English composition
Other humanities and social studies courses
What state are you currently in, and what are your cost constraints?
I will be done with all of my general education courses in the summer because I am taking calculus II over the summer. Next I will take physics 235 engineering and mechanics and english 102. @LakeWashington do you think it will be better to just take calc 2 in the summer then after the summer take physics and english 102? I really wanted to get all of my calc out the way but I would just be at a community college too long. I am a person that never took physics or calculus wouldn’t it be logical to take them at a community college? I wanted to complete calculus 3 and linear algebra before I go off to a university that way I would just have engineering courses because all of my general education courses are already done. What would you do? @ucbalumnus I currently attend Olive Harvey community college. After my summer semester I will be done with all of my general Ed courses with 60 credit hours for my associates in general studies degree. It turns out associates in science requires biology and I don’t need that for electrical engineering.
I also receive financial aid with a ton of scholarships. My plan is to use them at universities but I may have to use some of it at a community college once I start my calculus and physics courses…
Realistically, most four year schools admit transfers to start in the fall, so you would target fall 2016. Recommended courses before then:
Fall 2015: Physics 235, Math 209
Spring 2016: Physics 236 (and 237 if needed for your major at the four year schools), Math 210
Your major may require some CS courses. Check the four year schools to see whether Olive Harvey CIS 103, 116, 142, 144, 244, 250, 255 can be applicable.
That schedule seems reasonable. Do you think taking calculus and physics will be hard? People have said calculus 3 is easier then calculus 2 however the first physics is hard. What do you think about this schedule ?
Fall 2015: Physics 235 and English 102 ( I noticed you put composition 1 and not 2. Isn’t it required for you to take a second year of English?)
Spring 2016: Caculus 209
Summer 2016: Linear algebra or CIS
Then in the fall of 2016 I will be ready for a university !! woohoo
@LakeWashington I will be applying to as many of those schools as well because I just found out my reach schools like Stanford and UC berkley don’t accept community college credits isn’t that crazy?
Also guys when would u start applying for universities when u want to be accepted in the fall of 2016. I talked to my coach and she tells me now but I have not completed all of my prequistes yet but I will be done with my associates in general studies this summer of 2015 .
Firstly, DO NOT plan to enroll in more than three foundational Engineering courses during your first semester at engineering school. Round out your schedule with a math, science or other elective. Engineering is a tough major, so get your feet wet first, rather than jumping in headfirst with 4 or 5 fundamental engineering courses.
Yes, it’s a good idea to satisfy Calc II and Differential Equations at Community College, if you can. I would forgo Linear Algebra until you confirm whether or not your target engineering school requires it. Besides, many engineering schools cover upper level math with a broad course like ‘Numerical Analysis,’ which will be all the [required] math you need above D.E. Like UCBalumnus said, you’ll need a computing course at Community College. You might also benefits from an additional Literature class, even though you’ve satisfied your GenEd requirements. Today many engineering schools have begun to re-emphasize the need for good writing/communication skills.
Actually, they do accept CC credits. However, they probably do not have articulation agreements with your distant (to them) CC, so that you won’t find out what transfers as what until you enroll (if you are admitted). Berkeley will be very expensive with not much financial aid for an out-of-state student.
In general, engineering students will usually take about 3 technical (math, science, engineering) courses per semester, with 1 H/SS breadth course per semester to fill out the schedule. Frosh/soph engineering majors typically take math and physics or chemistry courses together.
You want to complete as many requirements as you can in CC before transfer, or you may be forced to take higher course loads after transfer.
You apply in fall 2015 for transfer in fall 2016. Check each school’s web site for deadlines.
@ucbalumnus and @LakeWashington Hey guys so I just wanted to keep you updated I will not be taking calculus II over the summer because my it is very hard from what people have told me. However in my spare time I can get a internship plus still work part time. So how does my new plan sound? So
Fall 2015 I will be taking Calc II and CIS
Spring 2016 I will be taking Calc III (Math 209)
Or should I take Calc III (Math 209) with Physics 235 ? If Calc III with physics 235 seems hard I will just have to take it at a university because in the summer 2016 I plan to take linear algebra.
Since these classes are not 12 credit hours or more I will have to pay out of pocket. With my part time job and my scholarships i have recieved I have enough money saved to pay for the classes. Also do I really need Composition II if so I would rather take that this summer.
If possible, try to complete Physics 235 and 236 (in fall 2015 and spring 2016 respectively). If you are missing many prerequisites, particularly physics courses, you may find that you need more semesters at a four year school after transfer than you planned for or can afford.
You should be able to take PHYS 235 after or concurrently with MATH 207. Since you are taking MATH 208 in the fall, PHYS 235 should be a good second course to take. Yes, it will be demanding but you will be preparing yourself for the workload you will face as an engineering student. In Spring 2016, you should take MATH 209 and PHYS 236.
I have already taken math 207. Since English 102 is not required for my fall semester I’m thinking about taking CIS and Math 208. Spring 2016 I am going to take Physics 235 with Math 209. In the summer I might take Physics 236 but how does this schedule sound? I would rather take Physics 235 with Math 209 because I heard math 208 is very challenging. In the Fall of 2016 i dream and hope to get accepted to University of Iowa so i can continue my success to become a engineer however if I don’t the classes that @LakeWashington mentioned I will apply to as well.
@LakeWashington, @xraymancs and @ucbalumnus Thankyou so much for the information and heads up 
I’m so motivated now! I just hope calculus 208 isn’t really tough because right now I’m self teaching myself on youtube which is my favorite guide for help ! Calculus 208 does not seem that bad at all I’m kind of excited for the class just really mainly about rules and functions. What did you guys thank of the class? I might just take it in the summer but if it will go to fast and I need tI’m to grasp tough material.
I suspect that Iowa will accept the same courses from the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) as my university, Illinois Tech, does. You can see our articulation agreements with CCC on our [transfer credit web page](Transfer Credit and Policies | Illinois Institute of Technology).