Transfers
Your Transfer Journey Starts Now
Transferring from HCC to a four-year university is a popular path to a bachelor’s degree.
Students can build a solid academic foundation and save on the cost of college by starting at HCC. HCC offers university transfer/core curriculum and choice of associate degrees, many designed specifically for students who want to transfer and apply HCC credits toward a bachelor’s degree at another institution. Utilize the wealth of support services and resources available to help you meet your transfer goals.
Identify transfer goals & take the right classes
Transfer Coordinators and Specialists can help you determine the best path to complete your associate degree, transfer successfully, and meet your educational goals. Transfer staff can help you select the right courses that will transfer, apply to your future bachelor’s degree, and satisfy your HCC and university degree requirements. Transfer staff can help you explore transfer destinations, identify admissions requirements, and assist with your university application. If transferring is part of your plan, we recommend you start planning early.
Meet with your Pathway Advisors, Transfer Coordinators and Specialists
Meet with your Assigned Pathway Advisor to discuss your educational goals for core classes. Importantly to meet with your Transfer Coordinators/Specialists to discuss your transfer plans and options.
Transferring to another Institution
Whether you are interested in transferring to another institution before completing your HCCS associate degree, you have the option to do so. Additionally, you may be eligible to utilize “reverse transfer” credits earned at the new institution to satisfy your associate degree requirements at HCCS. You can reverse transfer up to 42 college-level credit hours within three years of leaving HCCS, provided all graduation requirements are met. Please consult with your Advisors, Coordinators, or Specialists for detailed information and guidance.
Dicuss Transfer Options with Transfer Coordinators/Specialists
Discuss transfer options with your Transfer Coordinators and Specialists. A transfer plan outlines the courses required by the university, which students can complete at HCCS toward their bachelor's degree. Whether you are still deciding on your choice of university or major, meet with career specialists, transfer coordinators, or specialists for additional guidance and information.
Unofficial Transcripts
HCC accepts unofficial transcripts, grade reports and/or TSI scores for initial advisement and placement. This information will determine if an exemption from assessment or prerequisites is applicable. A transcript hold will be placed on your record until an official transcript is sent.
Please electronically send or mail official transcripts to:
Houston Community College
Office of Student Records
P.O. Box 667517, MC 1136
Houston, TX 77266-7517
Official Transcripts
While unofficial transcripts may be accepted for initial registration, official transcripts must be received within 30 days of seeing an or enrolling in classes, whichever comes first. Official transcripts are needed for any of the following purposes.
TSI Exemption
- Complete an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Complete a college-level English and a college-level math.
- Passing ACT/SAT/TAKS scores.
TSI Status: Students transferring to HCCS must provide an official transcript so that their TSI status can be determined.
Acceptance of transfer work
Students seeking acceptance of transfer credit toward a degree or certificate should send an official transcript to the Office of Student Records at the time their Educational Plan is filed.
Assessment
Transfer students who have college-level work (including English and Math) may not need testing for TSI or for prerequisite purposes. Course prerequisites are met through previous coursework or appropriate testing scores.
Contact at a campus near you for testing times
TSI Scores
Students who have taken an approved TSI test must submit an official copy of their scores to the Office of Student Records if those scores do not appear on an official transcript.
Advisor
See an for advising, selection of courses, and registration information, so that you can be set up for online registration.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board), with the assistance of its Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee, designed a new 42 semester credit hour (SCH) core curriculum for all undergraduate students in Texas public higher education institutions. All public institutions in Texas have an approval list of courses as part of the Texas Core Curriculum. The TCC list of courses is approved annually for each academic year. A list of courses are available at the Texas General Education Core Curriculum Web Center.
To earn an associate degree, you must fulfill certain core curriculum requirements. The core curriculum for transfer degrees is comprised of the 42 credit hours outlined below:
| Subject Area | Required Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications | 6 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 6 |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| American History | 6 |
| Government/Political Science | 6 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Component Area Option | 6 |
| Total | 42 |
Please note:Transfer degrees include the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT). If you are working toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), consult with your pathway advisors to see which of the subject area credits you must obtain before graduation.
The Transfer Connections Fair will have several universities on the HCC campuses answer questions about their majors, degree plans, courses, financial aid and the transfer process. Connect to your transfer university. Transfer Success is University Ready.
Register to attend a Transfer Connection Fair.
|
Event Name |
Fair Date |
Fair Time |
Venue Name |
Fair Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HCC - Southeast College Fair |
Monday, September 30 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Eastside Campus |
6815 Rustic, Houston TX 77087 |
|
HCC – Southwest College Fair |
Tuesday, October 1 |
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Stafford Campus |
10041 Cash Road, Stafford TX 7747 |
|
HCC - Northwest College Fair |
Wednesday, October 2 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Katy Campus |
22910 Colonial Pkwy, Katy TX 77449 |
|
HCC - Central College Fair |
Thursday, October 3 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Central Campus |
1300 Holman, Houston TX 77004 |
|
HCC - Northwest College Fair |
Monday, October 7 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Alief Hayes Campus |
2811 Hayes Road, Houston TX 77004 |
|
HCC - Southwest College Fair |
Tuesday, October 8 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
West Loop Campus |
5601 W Loop S, Houston TX 77081 |
|
HCC – Northeast College Fair |
Wednesday, October 9 |
10:00 AM – 1:00PM (in-person) |
Northline Campus |
8001 Fulton Street, Houston TX 77022 |
|
HCC - Northwest College Fair |
Thursday, October 10 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) |
Spring Branch Campus |
1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North, Houston TX 77034 |
Tuition costs between HCC and 10 of our University Partners
Additional Information
Transfer Scholarships
While selecting a university for transfer is not purely a matter of finances, for many HCCS students and their families, cost is the final determining factor in choosing a school. The latest research also shows that it is the perceived cost of attending a particular university that is hindering many students from applying for admission, rather than the actual cost of attendance. With many financial aid opportunities available (in spite of federal and state cutbacks), students are often able to attend their first choices for their degree programs.
Recruiters are encouraging students to ask the financial aid offices at their chosen universities to do a financial aid eligibility estimate. While not a guarantee of a student’s funding, the estimate is a means by which a student may determine potential financial aid eligibility. The estimates are dependent upon the completeness and the accuracy of the information which students provide. Financial aid estimates are not well-publicized and many universities do not wish to do the estimate unless a student has applied for admission to that school. However, financial aid offices are doing the estimates upon request, usually during the fall semester only. It can be the basis of deciding whether a student can afford the school or not.
In addition, HCCS students are in demand at our universities. Several of our transfer universities report that HCCS students transferring with an associate degree have performed at a 3.1 GPA level after transfer. To encourage transfer, the universities in this publication have offered various scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are only available for transfer students, who have achieved approximately 50 transferable semester hours or more. Some schools give preference to those students who have completed an associate degree before transfer. Many awards are based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership skills, and community and college activities. Phone numbers and/or addresses are enclosed for further inquiries, deadlines, and applications.
A few Scholarships that might interest you:
finaid.org
fastweb.com
collegescholarships.com
Scholarships for Universities – Freshmen and Transfer Students
- Baylor University
- Houston Christian University
- Our Lady of the Lake University
- Prairie View A & M University
- Sam Houston State University
- Stephen F Austin State University
- Texas A & M University College Station
- Texas A & M University Commerce
- Texas Southern University
- Texas State University
- Texas Tech University
- Texas Tech University-Health Science
- University of Houston – Central Scholarship
- University of Houston – Clear Lake
- University of Houston – Downtown
- University of Houston – Victoria
- University of Houston – Sugar Land
- University of the Incarnate Word
- University of North Texas
- University of St. Thomas
- University of Texas Arlington
- University of Texas Austin
- University of Texas Dallas
- University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston
- University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
- University of Texas San Antonio
University Transfer Plans (Texas)
Transferring Institutions
- Baylor University »
- Midwestern State University
- Houston Christian University »
- Lamar University »
- North American University »
- Prairie View A&M University »
- Sam Houston State University »
- St. Edward's University »
- Stephen F. Austin State University »
- Texas A&M University – College Station »
- Texas A&M University - Commerce »
- Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M University - Texarkana »
- Texas Chiropractic College »
- Texas Lutheran University
- Texas Southern University »
- Texas State University-San Marcos »
- Texas Tech University »
- Texas Woman’s University »
- University of Dallas
- University of Houston »
- University of Houston – Clear Lake »
- University of Houston – Downtown »
- University of Houston – Victoria »
- University of Houston – Sugar Land »
- University of North Texas »
- University of St. Thomas »
- University of Texas – Arlington »
- University of Texas – Austin »
- University of Texas – Dallas »
- University of Texas - Permian Basin »
- University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston »
- University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston »
- University of Texas – San Antonio »
- University of Texas – Tyler »
- Western Governors University
Specialty Pathway Programs
Houston Community College has created various Program 2 Program (P2P) transfer pathways with several of our university partners.
- HCC pathway to Lamar University - BS in Industrial Technology
- HCC pathway to SFA - BS in Interior Design
- Texas A&M University Engineering Academy
- University of Houston Engineering Academy
- HCC pathway to UHD - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
- HCC pathway to UHV - Katy Campus
- Texas Southern University Health Sciences Programs
- University of Texas-Tyler Engineering
Houston Guided Pathways (Houston GPS)
Houston GPS will:
- Houston GPS - https://higheredtransfer.org/degree-mapping/
- Provide a timely, structured, and seamless pathway for students transferring from Gulf --Coast-Houston area community colleges to Houston area universities.
- Boost post-secondary attainment, and increase completion and successful transfer rates in the Houston region.
- Build a culture of timely graduation that will save everyone time and money, most importantly our students.
Meta Majors:
- Art, Humanities, Communications, and Architecture
- Business
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- Math, Science, and Health Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
University Participants:
- University of Houston
- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- University of Houston-Downtown
- University of Houston-Victoria
- Prairie View A&M University
- Texas Southern University
More information: https://uh.edu/provost/university/houstongps/
Transfer Portal Information:
University Transfer Plans (Out-of-State)
- American InterContinental University
- Arizona State University
- Colorado State University Global
- Franklin University
- Grand Canyon University
- Herzing University
- LIM College
- Loyola University of New Orleans
- Missouri Southern State University
- National University
- Purdue University Global
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Universidad de las Americas (Mexico)
- University of Phoenix
Transfers resources
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