Be sure to meet with your Highline faculty advisor on a regular basis to help you create a solid plan of study. Your advisor will be able provide guidance on the appropriate courses you will need in order to complete your Highline degree. Visit the Transfer Center for transfer resources such as university transfer guides
The Associate of Arts (AA Option A), Associate in Biology, Associate in Business and Associate in Pre-Nursing are known as the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) transfer degrees that are accepted by all of the Washington public and most of the private baccalaureate universities. The DTA degrees are recognized as fulfilling most, if not all, of
Typically, all classes numbered over 100 and that are listed on the current DTA and the Associate of Science degree distribution list will transfer to the public, and most of the private, colleges and universities in the state of Washington. However, there are exceptions to the rule. You are always welcome to contact the Advising
Generally the maximum number of credits that will transfer to a four-year college or university from a community college is 90 quarter credits (college level). However, every college and university is unique, so there are some institutions that will allow more than 90 credits from a community college. Even if you can transfer more than
To transfer to a four-year school with your Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S) degree, you will need 90 college level credits. If you decide to transfer to the four-year school before receiving your Associate degree, the receiving institution will not automatically accept all of your credits. Be sure to refer to
This varies significantly from school to school, but most four-year universities and colleges may require a 2.5 or a 2.75 cumulative transfer Grade Point Average (GPA). You should check directly with your university's Admissions Office to determine what a competitive gpa looks like. Remember that different departments within a four-year college or university may require
The deadlines for the four-year colleges or universities vary. Be sure to refer to the Admissions website of your intended college for a list of deadlines for general admissions, admission to your major (if there is a separate deadline), financial aid/scholarships and housing. Also, do not wait to be accepted by your university before applying
View information and instructions on requesting your official Highline College transcript. You are expected to send official transcripts from every college attended when you apply to a four-year college or university, even if you did not receive credit for a course(s).
