Which factor most determines whether dual enrollment credits will count toward degree requirements at a receiving college?

• A. The receiving institution’s transfer policies and state guidelines.
• B. Only the originating college’s approval.
• C. The student’s major.
• D. The credits automatically count.

Answer: (C)

Transfer eligibility for dual enrollment credits is determined by the receiving college’s transfer policies and state guidelines. These policies decide whether a course from another institution can be counted toward degree requirements, how it maps to general education or major requirements, and whether it counts as elective credit if it doesn’t fit a specific requirement. The college reviews the course against its catalog, looks for equivalence to its own courses, and checks articulation agreements or state rules when applicable. While a student’s chosen major can influence whether a transferred course aligns with required major coursework, it isn’t the sole or primary factor—the official transfer policy and degree requirements steer whether and how those credits are applied.