Transferring

Bristol Community College's affordable, high-quality educational opportunities can help you beat the high price of a four-year degree.

The Community College Advantage in action

By enrolling in a transfer program, you can earn the first two years of your four-year degree at BCC and take advantage of the affordable tuition and fees while getting a great education. Some career programs can transfer as well. Our Transfer office, x.2227, helps you get credit where credit is due, so you can transfer the maximum number of your BCC credits into the college of your choice.

Students planning to transfer, and those unsure of their plans, should contact the Transfer office as early in their BCC career as possible. Transfer counselors will help you plan a program of study for transfer.

Most senior institutions expect a 2.5 grade point average for transfer students. Students with less than 2.5 may transfer, but they may have difficulty getting into the college of their choice. Most colleges do not accept 'D' grades except in the Transfer Compact as outlined below.

Where do Bristol students transfer?
Bristol Community College students find that their time at BCC makes them
very desirable transfer students at four-year colleges. Often, senior institutions
design special scholarship and financial aid programs especially for community
college transfer students. More and more students are finding that starting at
BCC makes great sense.

Special scholarships for BCC graduates
Scholarships are available for BCC graduates who transfer to some four-year colleges and universities. To qualify, students must graduate from BCC, apply, and be accepted to the four-year institution. Most scholarships require at least a G.P.A. of 3.0. These colleges, universities and organizations offer transfer scholarships: Information is available in the Transfer office.

• All USA Academic Team Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
• Art Institute of Boston
• Bridgewater State College
• Bryant University
• Johnson & Wales University
• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• New England Transfer Association
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Roger Williams University
• UMass Amherst
• UMass Boston
• UMass Dartmouth
• UMass Lowell
• UMass Scholars Program

Transfer agreements
BCC’s Transfer Affairs office has negotiated agreements with a variety of four-year colleges for transfer students who have completed their associate degree. Some of these agreements guarantee admission and ensure full junior standing to the BCC degree holders who achieve a certain G.P.A. and meet specific requirements. Most of these agreements indicate course equivalents and prerequisites so that students know well in advance the courses that will transfer to the four-year college. Some agreements cover specific programs, others are more generic.

However, even if you choose to transfer to a college not listed, BCC credits are likely accepted at the college of your choice. Check the Transfer Affairs Web site for more information

Adelphi University
Amherst College
Art Institute of Boston
Becker College
Bridgewater State College
Bryant University
Capella University
Fine Mortuary College
Fitchburg State College
Framingham State College
Johnson and Wales University
Lesley University
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Newbury College
Paler College of Chiropractic
Paul Smith College
Regis College
Roger Williams University
Salem State College
St. Leo University
Salve Regina University
UMass Amherst
UMass Boston
UMass Dartmouth
UMass Lowell
Unity College
University of Phoenix
University of Rhode Island
Westfield State College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State College

Joint Admission Program
Joint Admission guarantees admission to specific programs at the University of Massachusetts and state colleges including Bridgewater State College, Fitchburg State College, Framingham State College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Salem State College, Westfield State College and Worcester State College.

To qualify, students must complete an associate degree in an approved joint admission program with a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better, and plan to transfer to specified programs at the University or state college. For more information contact the Admissions Office or the Transfer Affairs office.

Tuition Advantage Program
Through the Commonwealth’s Tuition Advantage Program, students receive a 33 percent tuition reduction on in-state tuition at a state college or the University of Massachusetts. To be eligible, students must graduate from BCC in a Joint Admissions Program (see above for details) with a 3.0 GPA and maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. at the state college or university. The student is entitled to Tuition Advantage for the two years of matriculation immediately following their BCC graduation. Students may attend the state colleges and the University part time or full time, but only qualify for Tuition Advantage for two years following their BCC graduation. In 2004-05, Tuition Advantage saved full-time students $300 a year at the state colleges, and $467 a year at the university. TAP does not apply for evening and summer programs.

Roger Williams University Joint Admission program
Take advantage of a private college education at a public college price. BCC has a Joint Admissions program with Roger Williams University. It's our first Joint Admissions agreement with a private institution. Guaranteed admission and transfer of credit, a smooth transition between BCC and Roger Williams, and generous scholarships make this an attractive program. Visit the Transfer Affairs Web site for a list of eligible RWU Joint Admissions programs.

Transfer Compact
Students planning to transfer to the University of Massachusetts or state colleges are eligible for the Transfer Compact. Students who qualify are granted transfer credit for all college-level credits taken to earn the associate’s degree. The student must meet the following conditions:

1. complete an associate degree with a minimum of 60 credit hours exclusive of developmental course work
2. achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 (in a 4.0 system) at the community college awarding the degree
3. complete the following minimum general education core, exclusive of developmental course work.

   English Composition/Writing - 6 credit hours
   Behavioral and Social Science - 9 credit hours
   Humanities and Fine Arts - 9 credit hours
   Natural or Physical Science - 8 credit hours
   Mathematics  - 3 credit hours

Students interested in consideration as Compact candidates should consult a Transfer counselor to plan appropriate programs.

Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Transfer Compacts
Students enrolled in the Elementary Education program or the Early Childhood Education Transfer program who are interested in transferring to the University of Massachusetts or state colleges are eligible for the Elementary and Early Childhood Transfer Compacts. Students who meet the requirements are guaranteed admission and are granted transfer credit for all college-level credits taken to earn the associate’s degree. Students interested in meeting the requirements for the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Transfer Compacts should consult with a Transfer Counselor or Program Director to plan an appropriate program. Please review program description for more details