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.

View the full list of degrees that transfer seamlessly to Colorado public colleges or universities in our online catalog (link is external).

Transfer Guides

View specific transfer guides to four-year colleges in Colorado (along with application and scholarship  deadlines)

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. 

Adams State University (link is external)

Ashford University (link is external)

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Metro State University (link is external)

Argosy University (link is external)

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Montana State University Billings (link is external)

Arizona State University (link is external)

Naropa University (link is external)

Capella University (link is external)

Northwest Missouri State University (link is external)

Chadron State College (link is external)

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Purdue Global University (link is external) (formerly Kaplan University)

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Colorado Christian University (link is external)

Regis University (link is external)

Colorado College (link is external)

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (link is external)

Colorado Mesa University (link is external)

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (link is external)

Colorado School of Mines (link is external)

Southern New Hampshire University (link is external)

Colorado State University-Pueblo (link is external)

Texas Tech University (link is external)

Colorado State University (link is external)

United States Air Force Academy (link is external)

Colorado Technical University (link is external)

University of Colorado at Boulder (link is external)

Columbia College (link is external)

University of Colorado at Denver (link is external)

Colorado State (link is external)University - Global (link is external) Campus (link is external)

University of Colorado at Denver - Anschutz Campus (link is external)

DeVry University (link is external)

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (link is external)

Eastern Washington University (link is external)

 

University of Denver (link is external)

Fort Hays State University (link is external)

University of Montana (link is external)

Fort Lewis College (link is external)

University of Northern Colorado (link is external)

Franklin University (link is external)

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University of Phoenix (link is external)

Western Colorado University (link is external)

Western Governors University (link is external)

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 (link is external)  – 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:

  1. Indicate that you want to participate the in Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application.
  2. 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:

  1. 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

Advising@rrcc.edu

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.