Transfer student
A student who moves from one college to another, such as from a community college to a university.
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- Higher education
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
Classfern Pro: report writer, Ask Fern, forum and jobs – no ads. What's in Pro Join the waiting list
Related terms
- Community college United States
- A public two-year college offering associate degrees, certificates and transfer routes to four-year universities, usually with open admission.
- Articulation agreement United States
- An agreement between colleges setting out which credits will transfer.
More terms: Higher education
Scholarship · Sorority · Test-optional · Tuition fees · Undeclared · Undergraduate
More terms starting with T · Education glossary A–Z · Get a TIP for your class
Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.