Transfer Guide
Red Rocks Community College is proud to have transfer agreements with some of the best colleges and universities in the state of Colorado.
Your AA or AS Degree will transfer to all Colorado public 4-year colleges and universities if you complete your AA or AS degree with a C or better - and the remaining 60 credit hours in a school or arts and sciences at the four-year public institution of your choice. Be advised that many majors at the four-year school require specific courses, and that must be completed as part of the AA or AS degree. Also, note that some majors may exceed the typical 120 credits required to graduate. Please see an academic advisor for a specific college to college course planning.
Upcoming 4 Year College Information Sessions and Open Houses
Degrees that Transfer to Specific Colorado Colleges and Universities
Designated Degrees
Guaranteed Junior Status to Colorado Four-Year Schools with these Degrees
These degrees are 60 credits at the community college level plus 60-68 credits to complete your bachelor's degree. See the Guaranteed Transfer Associate Degrees for specific details.
Transfer Guides
See how your courses transfer to four-year colleges using Transferology.
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Courses
Transfer Your Courses to a Colorado four year seamlessly.
A “guaranteed transfer” course is one that is universally transferable among all Colorado public institutions of higher education. Upon admission to another institution, up to 31 credits of coursework will count toward general education requirements for most Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degree programs. Take a look at the 125+ courses in 34 subject areas that are guaranteed to transfer. View a list of Colorado guaranteed transfer courses.
Navigating the Transfer Process
Steps to transfer successfully
Steps for transfer application
Transfer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Advising Appointment Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Courses
Below are the GT Pathways General Categories followed by specific, state-approved GT Courses in each category.
Arts and Humanities
GT-AH1: Arts and Expression
GT-AH2: Literature and Humanities
GT-AH3: Ways of Thinking
GT-AH4: Foreign Languages (must be Intermediate/200 level)
Communication
GT-CO1: Introductory Writing Course
GT-CO2: Intermediate Writing Course
History
GT-HI1: History
Mathematics
GT-MA1: Mathematics
MAT 1240, MAT 1320, MAT 1400, MAT 1260: Does not meet the Mathematics GT Core requirement for an AS degree.
Natural & Physical Sciences
GT-SC1: With a required laboratory
GT-SC2: Without a required laboratory
Students MUST successfully pass BOTH SCI 1055 & SCI 1056 to satisfy the GT Pathways science requirement. Recommended for Teacher Education only.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
GT-SS1: Economic or Political Systems
GT-SS3: Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks
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GT Courses
Four Year Colleges
To help you with your transfer process, we recommend that you visit with one of our advisors prior to making a commitment. For more information on these institutions, click on any of the below sites or transfer guides.
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Montana State University Billings
- Transfer Guidelines
- Application Deadlines: Fall, July 1, Summer, May 15, Spring, January 1
- Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Northwest Missouri State University
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Purdue Global University (formerly Kaplan University)
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- Transfer Guides
- Application Deadlines: Post Traditional (formerly College of Professional Studies) - Rolling application, Traditional - Fall, Dec. 15, Spring, August 1st
- Scholarship Deadlines: Post Traditional: Fall - July 15, Spring November 15, Traditional: Fall, Dec. 15, Spring, August 1st
- Edger Lopez: Traditional Transfer to Regis University
elopez009@regis.edu, 303-458-4904 - Dina Harder (Florez): Post Traditional Transfer to Regis University
dflorez@regis.edu
303-625-1262
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
- Transfer Guide (link is external)
- Application Deadline: Rolling admissions - no strict deadline
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
- Mines core curriculum and CCCS equivalencies for all degrees/career paths: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/cccs/
- Associate of Engineering Science Articulation Agreement to Mines: https://www.mines.edu/registrar/transfer-agreements/
- Transfer Admission deadlines and other information: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/
- Mines Academy at RRCC: https://www.rrcc.edu/engineering/mines-academy
- If you're interested in transferring to Mines, please make sure to visit this page www.rrcc.edu/engineering/mines-academy and click the button that says 'Join Mines Academy!' Submitting this interest form will help get you connected with our Mines Academy team and include you on Mines Academy communication and events helpful for transfer planning.
Southern New Hampshire University
Colorado State University-Pueblo
- Transfer Guides
- Application Deadline: Fall early action and full scholarship consideration - Feb. 1, Fall regulars decision and limited scholarship consideration - June 1
- Transfer Representative: Katy Wicks, katy.wicks@colostate.edu
United States Air Force Academy
University of Colorado at Boulder
- Transfer Info and Checklists
- RRCC to Boulder Transfer Guides (link is external) for College of Engineering
- Transfer Rep: Jennifer Glenn
University of Colorado at Denver
- Transfer Guide
- Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Colorado State (link is external)University - Global (link is external) Campus
- Transfer Guide
- Application Deadline: Rolling admissions - multiple start dates
- Scholarship Deadline: Rolling
University of Colorado at Denver - Anschutz Campus
- Transfer Guides:
- Application & Scholarship Deadlines: Vary depending on program - visit each program website
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE savings)
- Transfer Guide
University of Northern Colorado
- Transfer Guide
- Nursing Prerequisites
- Application Deadline: Colorado Residents: Fall - August 1 - June 15 to be considered for scholarships, Fall non-residents: March 1, Spring - Colorado residents, December 1
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If you decide to transfer to another institution BEFORE earning your degree, you still have options to earn your associate degree from RRCC. Please speak with an advisor about Degree Within Reach. This is a reverse transfer option for students to complete an associate degree by transferring credits back to RRCC. Full information regarding this process can be found at Degree Within Reach
Announcing the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program – An Innovative Pathway to a Four-year Degree
CCCS is changing the way Colorado goes to college.
One of the ways we’re changing the way Colorado goes to college is by making it more affordable for students to earn a high-quality college degree.
The new Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program joins several other pathway programs – such as concurrent enrollment for high school students – that are supporting students in achieving their desired educational goal.
The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program ensures first-time students attending any of CCCS’s 13 colleges are guaranteed admission to a participating four-year college or university upon completion of an Associate degree.
Students who enroll in the program can save as much as $10,000 on their path to a four-year degree, and receive additional support such as one-on-one college counseling, support with transfer to a four-year institution, and even scholarship opportunities!
Participating Colleges
Participating four-year colleges touch all four corners of the state, which supports our mission to ensure that students can earn their education close to home. Participating Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program colleges include:
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado State University
University of Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Johnson & Wales University
Metropolitan State University
Regis University
Western Colorado University
How to Apply
Currently, the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program is only available to new, first-time students at any of our 13 CCCS colleges. To apply, students must:
- Indicate that you want to participate the in Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application.
- Review with your community college advisor to make sure your intended degree and program are eligible.
CCCS colleges accept anyone who applies; entrance exams (ACT, SAT, etc.) are not required for admission to the college or to participate in this program.
For existing CCCS students in their first semester:
- You can still apply by contacting your community college advisor and expressing interest in signing up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program.
If you have questions about the application process, please see the list of Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program advisors at the bottom of the page.
Requirements to Transfer
While admission is guaranteed for students who participate in the program, there are a few requirements for students. These include:
- Opt-in to the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program at the start of your Associate degree program, or within your first semester
- Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA
- Complete any Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree
That’s all it takes to receive guaranteed admission to a participating college.
Transfer Representative Visits
Red Rocks collaborates with many colleges to support students seeking transferability to four-year schools.
Transfer Days and Open Houses offered at other colleges
Test Drive your transfer options by attending a transfer day or open house at your chosen 4-year college or university.
View a schedule of other upcoming open houses at other colleges.
Academic Advising
Lakewood Campus
Advising Appointment Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arvada Campus
Advising Appointment Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m-5 p.m.