The specifics of transferring credits change based on the institution to which you are transferring and the types of transfers involved. The most accurate information is available from the institution you plan to attend. To view a list of general guidelines, select the types of transfers below that most closely matches your circumstances.
MATT can assist with the following transfers;
- Community College to University
- Community College to Community College)
- University
- High School
- Military
Transfer of the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
Anyone can pursue a bachelor’s degree by first attending a community/junior college and then transferring to a 4-year institution.
If you are a community/junior college student who plans to transfer to a 4-year college or university you should be aware of the transfer requirements that may apply in your particular cases. These requirements vary with age, ACT score, high school preparation, high school GPA, and the individual transfer college.
An articulation agreement is an understanding between two academic institutions that a course offered at one institution will be accepted for transfer credit at the partnering institution. Articulation agreements will help you to take appropriate courses at the community/junior college that will transfer for credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of your choice.
You may take freshman and sophomore level transferable academic courses while at the community/junior college. Generally, one-half of the hours required for a bachelor’s degree may be transferred from a community/junior college and applied to that degree at a 4-year college or university.
Be Prepared for Transfer
- Meet with your community/junior college academic advisor
- Consider which degree/major and university you want to transfer into; Utilize the transfer guide tool below to identify that degree/major and its required courses
- Declare a major or pre-major (at 24 college credit hours or sooner)
- Monitor your progress by reviewing your transcript after each semester
- Contact the transfer services office at the transfer institution to obtain information relating to application deadlines, transfer policies, financial aid opportunities, and other available assistance
- Plan to meet and/or exceed the admission requirements for the university and program
- Complete the AA degree and prerequisite courses prior to transfer
Transfer of the Associate in Science Degree (A.A.S.)
The Associate in Science (A.A.S.) degree is the two-year career education degree offered by Mississippi Community/Junior Colleges to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. If you choose to continue your education beyond the A.A.S. degree, some programs offer transfer options into a bachelor’s degree program. You can find more detail on these options in the Articulation Agreement.
It is important to remember that if you are planning to immediately pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing an associate degree, an Associate in Arts Degree will provide you with the best option for transfer. See your academic advisor to discuss your options.
Community College to Community College
The 2-year community/junior colleges in Mississippi work from a common Uniform Course Numbering System directory. That means all their courses have the same course numbers and course content. Basically, all the community/junior colleges offer courses from this common course directory and all the courses should be the same no matter what community/junior college offers them. All your credits should transfer within the community/junior college system with no loss of credits.
If you are considering community/junior college Associate in Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate programs, you should review the programs available through the community/junior college system: A.A.S Degree
Community College to University
You can pursue a bachelor’s degree by first attending a community/junior college and then transferring to a 4-year institution.
If you are a community/junior college student who plans to transfer to a 4-year college or university, you should be aware of the transfer requirements that may apply in your particular case. These requirements vary with age, ACT score, high school preparation, high school GPA, and the individual transfer college.
An articulation agreement is an understanding between two academic institutions that a course offered at one institution will be accepted for transfer credit at the partnering institution. Articulation agreements help students take appropriate courses at the community/junior college that will transfer for credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of their choice.
You may take freshman and sophomore level transferable academic courses while at the community/junior college. Generally, one-half of the hours required for a bachelor’s degree may be transferred from a community/junior college and applied to that degree at a 4-year college or university.
It is important to choose courses wisely. The transfer steps and transfer guide tool below have been created to ensure that those seeking transfer select the correct courses.
- Meet with your academic advisor.
- Determine the 4-year institution you want to transfer credits to any desired degree/major.
- Go to Build the Guide; or go to Search by Institution at the MATT website.
- Using your un-official transcript, compare the courses needed for the degree with courses you have completed. If you notice any discrepancies, immediately contact your campus registrar’s office.
- Declare a major or pre-major (at 24 college credit hours or sooner).
- Monitor your progress by reviewing your transcript after each semester.
- Contact the transfer services office at the transfer institution to obtain information relating to application deadlines, transfer policies, financial aid opportunities, and other available assistance.
- Plan to meet and/or exceed the admission requirements for the university and program (ex. GPA).
- Complete the A.A. degree and prerequisite courses prior to transfer.
Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit
Dual enrollment/dual credit is an acceleration mechanism that allows you to simultaneously pursue college-level courses and credit relevant to your individual postsecondary interests while still in high school. Participation can ease the transition from high school to college and provide a challenging academic experience to qualified students.
If you are eligible you have the opportunity to enroll in classes for dual enrollment/dual credit that include college general education courses (composition, humanities, etc.), foreign languages, advanced math courses, advanced science courses, performing arts, advanced business and technology, and career and technical courses. You may take courses during or after regular high school hours, on the college campus, online or at the high school.
Your local school districts and the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning or the Mississippi Community College Board may establish dual enrollment/dual credit programs allowing certain high school students to enroll in state institutions of higher learning.
DEFINITION
A Dual Enrolled Student is a student who is enrolled in a community/junior college or state 4-year institution while enrolled in high school.
A Dual Credit Student is a student who is enrolled in a community/junior college or state 4-year institution while enrolled in high school and who is receiving high school and college credit for postsecondary coursework.
As defined by the Mississippi state statute MS Code §37-15-38, Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment are not the same and should be applied differently.
ELIGIBILITY for Dual Enrollment
- You must have completed a minimum of fourteen (14) core high school units and/or be in high school junior status; and
- You must have a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or better, on all high school courses, as documented by an official high school transcript; if you are home-schooled you must submit a transcript prepared by your parent, guardian or custodian with a signed, sworn affidavit to meet the requirement of this paragraph; and
- You must have an unconditional written recommendation from your high school principal and/or guidance counselor. If you are home-schooled you must submit a parent, legal guardian or custodian’s written recommendation to meet the requirement of this paragraph.
If you have not completed the minimum of fourteen (14) core high school units, you may be considered for the dual enrollment program who if you have a minimum ACT composite score of thirty (30) or the equivalent SAT score, and have the required grade point average and recommendations outlined above.
- Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit CJC Point of Contacts
- Statewide Academic Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Articulation Agreement
- Course Offering Crosswalk to Community/Junior Colleges
Accelerated Credit (AP, IB, etc.)
If you earn acceptable scores on standardized subject examinations, institutions may award credit. Score requirements and credit awards vary by college. You pay a fee to take the examinations. The cost of earning credit by examination is oftentimes less than half the cost of tuition, and for many, the savings is invaluable time. Examples of organizations that offer subject exams below:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Cambridge AICE
- College Board’s College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
** It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that the institution they attend or plan to attend receives official records of any credit-by-exam results.
Military Services
All Mississippi’s public universities and community colleges offer services for Veterans & Military personnel. Get started by contacting the Veteran’s Affairs Office at the institution you want to attend.
- Veterans & Military Services
- Activation and Mobilization Checklist
- Benefit Programs
- Enrollment Certification
- Guard and Reserve Education Benefit
- Military Transcripts