Welcome to Queens College! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>This page highlights important steps to prepare you for your advising session and begin your academic journey at QC with confidence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n P<\/span>lease review each step thoroughly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion module_class=”divi-portable-module” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”1. QC Bachelor\u2019s Degree Requirements & Key Points for a Successful Transfer” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Degree Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Queens College, one of CUNY\u2019s senior liberal arts colleges, offers a broad and diverse curriculum across the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Education and Business.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n All students must complete degree requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/a> that include the Pathways General Education<\/strong> courses and a major area of study<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/strong> This liberal arts foundation provides opportunities to explore a wide range of disciplines and develop well-rounded academic skills.<\/p>\n Key Points for a Successful Transfer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This essential guide provides important policy information, dates and deadlines, and degree requirement details. Be sure to review it carefully and come prepared with any questions for your advising appointment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2. Review Your Transfer Credit Evaluation and Transfer Explorer (T-Rex) ” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Access your <\/span><\/span>transfer credit evaluation<\/span><\/span><\/a> o<\/span><\/span>n <\/span>CUNYfirst<\/span>. Be sure to review your transfer credit evaluation before your advising session. Inform your advisor of any <\/span><\/span>in-progress <\/span>Fall<\/span> 2026<\/span> coursework<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span> as well as any courses or tests taken during high school (Advanced Placement, CUNY College Now, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transfer Explorer (T-Rex)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>is the source for the most up-to-date information about how CUNY colleges transfer and apply credit for both CUNY and non-CUNY courses, as well as for other learning experiences, like exams and certifications. Whether you are planning to transfer within CUNY or simply to take a course at another CUNY college, make T-Rex your go-to resource.<\/p>\n T-Rex is intuitive and super easy to use, and allows you to do three key things:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”3. Register for Classes” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Spring Registration<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before your advising session, you are encouraged to begin selecting and enrolling in courses using Schedule Builder in CUNYfirst. During your session, your advisor will review your course choices and offer feedback to ensure you remain on track toward your academic goals. If you need assistance navigating CUNYfirst, please refer to the <\/span>CUNYfirst Student Center tutorials<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prior to your Transfer Advising Session, we encourage you to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Get a Head Start with a Class this Winter!<\/span><\/b> 2027 Winter Session Dates\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Three Weeks | January 4 – 25<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you wish to take classes during the Winter 2027 session, please discuss with your advisor during your session or <\/span>begin the process by completing the <\/span>Transfer Winter Intake Form<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information refer to the<\/span> Winter Session Program<\/span><\/a> & <\/span>Bursar<\/span><\/a> webpages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”4. Confirm Your Associate Degree (if applicable) & Reverse Transfer” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Already have a degree?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Your general education requirements at Queens College will be determined by the type of associate degree (AA, AS, AAS, AGS, or AOS) that you earned\u00a0or expect to earn at the end of the Fall 2026 semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n If not, are you eligible for a Reverse Transfer?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n What is Reverse Transfer<\/strong><\/a><\/span>? A student who has transferred to a baccalaureate institution from a community college without first earning an associate degree might still be able to earn that associate degree. With Reverse Transfer, credits earned at the baccalaureate institution that meet and complete the academic credentials of the associate degree are \u201ctransferred back\u201d from the four-year institution to the two-year institution.<\/p>\n It is a CUNY Opt-In Policy<\/strong> in which an associate\u2019s degree transfer student\u00a0affirms<\/strong>\u00a0interest in having their record reviewed and considered to obtain their Associate\u2019s Degree. The\u00a0Associate Degree Completion<\/em>\u00a0is available on the student\u2019s CUNYFirst TO DO LIST. For detailed information and your first step to confirm eligibility\u00a0click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For more information about Reverse Transfer, please email Reversetransfer@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”5. Complete Your File” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n File Completion<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Having all of your official transcripts and score reports demonstrating Prior Learning in your admissions file is very important. Be sure to submit all original and final (non-CUNY) transcripts electronically to the Undergraduate Admissions Office (UA) via email to\u00a0transcript@qc.cuny.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n AP, International Baccalaureate and CLEP scores should be sent via\u00a0College Board<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to University Application Processing Center.\u00a0 (UAPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note: Undergraduate Admissions cannot award any college credit unless official transcripts and score reports are on file.<\/strong><\/p>\n Helpful guideline: If you were still enrolled in classes when you submitted your CUNY or Common Application, be sure to send your final official transcripts as soon as they become available. The transcript initially used for admission may not include your final semester\u2019s courses, credits, and grades.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For comprehensive information on transferring credits through Standardized Exams, Industry Credentials, Portfolio Assessment, DSST Credit by Examination Program and Military Training and Occupations please see the <\/span>Queens College Admissions \u2013 Credit for Prior Learning<\/span><\/a> website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Use CUNY Transfer Explorer (T-Rex)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to see how your scores will transfer:<\/p>\n Please contact admissions@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> It is important that you provide academic advisors with this information during your Transfer Session so that they can help to determine how much and what type of credit you\u00a0may<\/em>\u00a0be awarded by the Admissions Office. Advisors who have this information can advise you against taking duplicative courses and thereby losing credit.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion module_class=”divi-portable-module2″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1200px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”1. As the Semester Nears, Connect with a Peer!” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Spring 2027<\/span> semester begins on <\/span>Thursday, January <\/span>28<\/span>, 202<\/span>7<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you are enrolled, it\u2019s time to prepare for your first day.<\/p>\n The Academic Advising Center (AAC) Peer Ambassadors<\/a><\/strong><\/span> are here to ensure you have a successful start to your first semester at QC.<\/p>\n More information will be available soon on how to connect with the AAC Peers!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>We look forward to connecting with you soon!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/aac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2025\/04\/CUNY_Transfer_Explorer.png\"){kind=spacer}
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