Is Community College still considered College?

Community colleges are true colleges. They typically offer BOTH college and non-colllege programs.

You can go to a community college for two years to get an associates degree in general studies that will meet the gen ed requirements for transfer to a university for the final two years of a bachelors degree. All of your course credits should transfer if you choose wisely with the guidance of an academic adviser.

You might also attend a community college for a non-college vocational program to get a vocational certificate. Some schools may misleadingly call their vocational certificates "associates degrees" when they are not true college degrees at all. For example, you cannot get a true college degree in welding, carpentry, hairstyling, or appliance repair. Don't expect any vocational course credits to be accepted for transfer to a university.

There is nothing wrong with choosing either type of program at the community college-but just be sure you know what you're doing before choosing courses.An academic adviser at the community college can help with that.

Community College is absolutely college. They offer classes of the same difficulty/educational value as other universities; they hire qualified professionals and academics to instruct students; they are a good bridge between high school and advanced courses from bigger schools.

I would highly recommend CC if money is a concern. I am a CC graduate, transferred to a state university, received a B.S. (with highest honors), then went on to graduate school for a master's degree. I'll be graduating in May with an MPA, with considerably less debt than many of my peers. And, like you, I am a first-generation college student.

Good luck!

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yes why wouldn't they be?