I strongly suggest that you work with an academic advisor at the college of your choice regarding your transfer to a four-year college. The college you transfer to has the final word as to what credits they will accept, but usually anything “C” or higher will transfer.

Also, you will want to buy a catalog of courses from your “new” college so you know what courses you need to fulfill your degree requirements. It is up to you to notify the college the semester BEFORE you are ready to graduate and go over all your credits. Again, you need to meet with an academic advisor to make a smooth transition.

Congratulations on your success thus far. Keep up the good work! Best wishes.

Have you applied to the 4-year college of your choice yet? Because you have already earned your AA degree, many 4-year colleges would admit you. With your AA degree, you probably fulfilled the bulk of your General Education Requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

If you’ve already applied to your chosen 4-year college and they don’t admit you into a degree-seeking program, apply as an unclassified student. At least this way, you may be able to take courses that pertain to your baccalaureate degree program. Once you fulfill what ever requirement you may be missing, apply for classified standing in the degree program of your choice.

Best wishes!

If you are not seeking a degree you are ALSO a non-matriculated student. The terms are not mutually exclusive.

Talking to a counselor is a good idea, they will have lots of info about where you can apply and what schools offer the programs you want.

Oh, and you WILL up your chances for bachelor’s programs if you do well. Taking non-degree/non-matric courses to gain skills and show a higher GPA makes you more competitive and shows you are responsible- good for you 🙂