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Transferring from KC to a University

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We invite you to take a closer look and see for yourself why KC is such a great choice for students who are ready to take the next step in their academic careers.

We're available to help make your transfer seamless

Our team in the Transfer Office is available to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your future.

Whether you prefer to call us at (903) 983-8602 or send us an email at transfer@kilgore.edu, we are always here to help. So why not reach out today and see where KC can take you?

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Transferring to a college or university shouldn’t be difficult. We want to make your transition seamless.

How do I get info about transferring to my next school?

By following the steps below, you’ll be able to gather comprehensive information about the degree program you’re interested in at the college or university you’re transferring to.

Go to the official website of the university you are transferring to. Most college or university websites will have detailed information about transferring your credits.

Look for a section labeled “Academics,” “Programs,” or “Departments.” This is usually found in the main menu or under a specific tab on the homepage.

Search for your specific degree program by name. This might involve browsing through different departments or using a search bar.

Once you find your degree program, read through the detailed information provided. This typically includes:

  • Program Overview: A general description of the degree.
  • Curriculum: Courses and requirements needed to complete the degree.
  • Admission Requirements: Criteria you need to meet to be accepted into the program.
  • Faculty Information: Details about the professors and instructors in the department.
  • Contact Information: How to get in touch with the department for more questions.

If you have specific questions or need more information, reach out to the university’s admissions office. You can usually find their contact information on the website under “Contact Us” or “Admissions.”

If feasible, schedule a visit to the campus. This can provide a better understanding of the program and allow you to meet faculty and current students.

What schools do KC students transfer to?

How do I know if a class will transfer from KC to another university?

If you’re transferring to another public school in Texas, you can use the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) website. This site lets you compare courses between institutions to find equivalent course numbers for transferable classes. Additionally, you can search for the Transfer Guide on the college’s website.

What is reverse transfer?

Reverse transfer refers to the process by which students who have transferred from a community college to a four-year university can transfer credits they have earned at the university back to the community college. This is done so that the student can be awarded an associate degree from the community college.

Here’s how it typically works:

  1. Start at a Community College: A student begins their higher education journey at a community college and completes some coursework there.
  2. Transfer to a Four-Year University: The student then transfers to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
  3. Earn Credits at the University: While studying at the university, the student continues to complete coursework.
  4. Send Credits Back to the Community College: The student sends their university transcripts back to the community college to be evaluated.
  5. Awarding the Associate Degree: If the coursework completed at the university meets the requirements for an associate degree at the community college, the community college awards the associate degree to the student.

If you transfer to a university before completing an Associate degree at Kilgore College, you can transfer your new college’s courses back to KC to determine if you qualify for a degree! Contact our Registrar’s Office at (903) 983-8606 or contact the transfer office (903) 983-8602. A minimum of 25% of the degree requirements must be completed at KC. In most cases this is 15 credit hours. 

Can I transfer before completing my degree?

Yes, you can transfer to another school before completing your degree at KC.

Check with your intended school to find out:

  • How many credits you need to complete before transferring.
  • Which specific classes are required.

Some universities might recommend:

  • Completing your degree at KC.
  • Taking additional courses beyond the degree.

Many universities accept 60-90 credit hours for certain majors. Completing more credits at KC can reduce both the time and cost of your education.

Articulation Agreement List - Colleges and Universities

An articulation agreement means that classes you take at one school will count when you transfer to another school. It’s like a promise between two schools to accept the credits you’ve earned toward your degree.

The State of Texas does not provide funds to state institutions of higher education for excess semester credit hours attempted by a resident undergraduate student. The non-resident tuition rate will be charged beginning with the term after the student reaches the maximum number of credit hours attempted in excess of the degree requirement.

Excess credit hours are those hours attempted by a resident undergraduate student that exceed by more than 30 hours the number of hours required for completion of the bachelor degree program in which the student is enrolled. If the baccalaureate degree the student is pursuing requires 120 hours, the student must achieve that degree by the time he/she has completed 150 hours of credit. For purposes of excess hours, a resident undergraduate student includes a non-resident student who is permitted to pay resident tuition.
The semester credit hours counted toward the limitation include all hours attempted except:

  • Semester credit hours earned by the student before receiving a baccalaureate degree that has been previously awarded.
  • Semester credit hours earned by the student by examination or other procedure by which credit is earned without registering for a course for which tuition is charged.
  • Credit for remedial education courses, technical courses, and workforce education courses funded according to contact hours, or other courses that would not generate academic credit that could be applied toward a degree program at the Texas State University.
  • Semester credit hours earned by the student at a private or an out-of-state institution.
  • Semester credit hours earned by the student before graduating from high school and used to satisfy high school graduation requirements (i.e., dual credit courses). (Effective Fall 2009)

Hours earned through examination without registering for a course are always excluded from the maximum number of hours allowed at the resident rate. Additionally, effective Fall 2009, dual credit hours are excluded from the maximum number of hours allowed at the resident rate.

Have questions? We have answers.

If you need help transferring, then please click on the Calendly link below and select a day and time to meet in person or virtually.

You can also email us at transfer@kilgore.edu.

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