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Two nearby universities have differing requirements for transferring as a physics major from community college. One university provided a specific list of required courses, including four physics classes, four chemistry classes, and three math classes. In contrast, the other university does not mandate any prerequisite classes but suggests taking chemistry I and II and calculus I and II. This discrepancy highlights the importance of verifying transfer credit policies with the intended university to ensure that community college courses will be recognized for placement and credit.
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I have two universities near me and I emailed them to find out what classes I need to take in my community college for a transfer as a physics major. One of them emailed me back giving me a list of classes I need to take. Four physics classes, four chemistry classes and three math classes.
Then I got an email from the other university and they said they don't require any prerequisite classes, but they merely suggested chemistry I and II and calculus I and II.

Why such a difference?
 
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I can't really answer yourt original question. However I would make sure that the university you plan to transfer to will give you credit for your courses at CC (at least placement).
 

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