How does Trinity College in Illinois handle transfer credits?

I'm considering transferring to Trinity College in Illinois and am curious about how they handle transfer credits. What factors determine if my previous courses will be accepted, and is there a limit to the number of credits I can transfer?

Trinity College in Illinois has policies in place to handle transfer credits. Most importantly, the transferred course has to be similar in content and level to a course offered at Trinity. Typically, this means that remedial or vocational courses won't be accepted. Courses completed at an accredited college or university are more likely to be accepted.

Trinity requires that the transfer courses were completed with a grade of C- or better. Anything lower may not be accepted. Additionally, even if your credits transfer, grades from transferred courses aren't factored into your Trinity GPA. Only the credits transfer, not your grades.

As for the maximum number of transferable credits, most institutions have a limit, often citing a residency requirement which means a certain number of credit hours need to be completed at the institution to earn a degree. Although I couldn't find specific information for Trinity College in Illinois, it's common for colleges to require that the last 30 credits, or senior year equivalent, be completed at the institution. You might need to confirm these details by contacting Trinity's Registrar’s office or their transfer admission coordinator.

One last thing to consider: in addition to transferring credits, you’ll need to consider how many of your previous courses fulfill specific requirements for your intended major at Trinity. Again, discussing this with an academic advisor or transfer counselor at Trinity College would be beneficial. They're equipped to walk you through the specifics of your situation and can help you understand how your credit will apply to your intended degree program.