January 7, 2021
Most college programs are designed so you can take all the necessary classes to graduate within four years.
However, you may find yourself needing or just wanting to take a class at another institution. For example, you may be attending an undergraduate program at a college or university but can't take a class you need due to scheduling or enrollment limitations.
That's when many students consider taking a class at another institution, such as a community college or an online program, and then transferring that credit into their undergraduate program.
Before enrolling in that class at another institution, students need to consider the following:
If managed well, taking classes at another institution can offer many benefits and enable you to graduate on time with all the classes and credits you need.