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.
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.
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.
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 Transfer Connections 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)
6815 Rustic, Houston TX 77087
HCC – Southwest College Fair
Tuesday, October 1
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (in-person)
10041 Cash Road, Stafford TX 7747
HCC - Northwest College Fair
Wednesday, October 2
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person)
22910 Colonial Pkwy, Katy TX 77449
HCC - Central College Fair
Thursday, October 3
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person)
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)
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
Transferring from HCC
Transferring to HCC
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
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:
Combined Shape Created with Sketch.| 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.
