CampusPin Glossary
Transfer pathway
A planned path from one college (often a community college) to another (often a 4-year university) with credit-transfer agreements.
A transfer pathway is a structured agreement between a community college and a 4-year university that defines which courses transfer for full credit and what GPA secures admission to the destination school's upper-division program. Many states (California, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Washington) have legislated statewide transfer agreements. CampusPin's transfer-friendly tag identifies schools that publish clear pathway documentation. Strong pathway use can save 50–60 % of the cost of a 4-year degree.
See also
Community college
A public 2-year institution offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to 4-year universities — typically with the lowest tuition in the country.
Articulation agreement
A formal contract between two schools (typically community college → 4-year university) that pre-approves specific course transfers.
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