More than half of the students at Northampton are enrolled in transfer programs. The College will recommend for transfer those students whose personal qualities and academic achievement indicate that they will succeed at other institutions. Although a C average is usually considered minimal for transfer, the specific average required varies with the selective admissions policy established by each individual college.

Since completion of an associate degree demonstrates a student's motivation to complete a baccalaureate degree, preference for admission to Pennsylvania state colleges is generally given to applicants who have the associate degree.
The transfer of specific courses normally depends upon appropriateness of completed work to the intended transfer program. Generally, courses completed with a grade of C or better receive transfer credit. The maximum amount of transfer credit varies by college, but normally 60 to 70 credit hours of applicable course work can be transferred. The final decision regarding admission and the acceptability of transfer credit hours rests with the receiving institution.

A course-by-course reference guide is available for your use in the Northampton Counseling Office. The guide indicates how individual NCC courses transfer to many of the four-year institutions in eastern Pennsylvania.

The fact that freshman and sophomore requirements vary considerably among senior colleges suggests that students should discuss their transfer plans with both a faculty advisor and a professional counselor, who will help plan a program as near as possible to the requirements of the intended transfer program.

Unless there is no doubt that the student will transfer to a particular college, it is generally advisable to take courses at the College which are as close as possible to those offered at those colleges which might be considered for transfer. Group seminars to assist in transfer plans and expectations are available in the Fall and Spring semesters, at which time representatives from many four-year institutions meet with students. A schedule of visits is posted and is also available from the counseling secretary.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information

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