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Will Credits Transfer to an Online School?
Can I transfer credits I earned in the past to my online university?
Obtaining a college degree is a fairly long road. On the average, it can take anywhere from 4-6 years to get a degree. In addition, the financial costs and the amount of time consumed are both things that make higher learning a very intricate process. While many people today are choosing to learn online, they most likely at some point attended a traditional University before they moved into the Internet learning realm. While one might think they can simply make this transition without any discrepancy, it's important to be sure that the valuable time and money spent getting credits via traditional learning will transfer over to an online university, and vice versa.
Before you enroll in distance learning, be sure the school you attend is fully accredited. This way, your credits should be able to transfer smoothly to the new university. In addition, thorough research should be done when looking into the college you want to attend to be sure that they do accept online learning courses and that they will give you full credit. Every school and every major is different, so do your homework and ask plenty of questions before transferring, or you may end up losing valuable credits and be forced to take some classes all over again.
Another important factor to keep in mind is that a lot of Universities limit the amount of transfer credits you can move over. Even if you did not get your previous credits via an online institution, the schools often limit the number of transferred credits allowed period, so be sure you know what the limits are before completing too much online. Other schools have a statute of limitations, meaning that if you do not enroll within a certain amount of time, you will lose all opportunity to transfer credits over. Some schools on the other hand, have no limitations or requirements, so overall, your mileage may vary. Just be certain you know what you can and cannot transfer over, and then you'll have a clearer picture of how fruitful your distance learning will be when you're ready to move onto college life.
SOURCE: http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/a/CreditQuestion.htm
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