Community college

A postsecondary institution that typically offers two-year degrees, vocational training, and courses that can transfer to four-year colleges.

Associate degree: An undergraduate degree usually awarded after about two years of full-time study. It is a common credential for students completing a community college program.
Open admissions: An admissions policy that accepts applicants who meet basic requirements, without competitive selection based on limited places. Many community colleges use accessible admissions policies to serve broad local populations.
Liberal arts college: A higher-education institution focused chiefly on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences. It typically offers bachelor's degrees and a residential experience rather than a primarily local, open-access model.
College transfer: The movement of a student and previously earned academic credit between postsecondary institutions. Transfer is a major route from community college enrollment to bachelor's-degree study.
Vocational education: Education that prepares students for specific occupations through practical instruction and technical skills. Career programs connect community college coursework directly to employment.
General education: A curriculum of broad foundational courses outside a student's specialized field of study. Transfer-focused programs often include general education requirements shared with bachelor's degrees.
Four-year college: A postsecondary institution whose programs commonly lead to bachelor's degrees over four or more years. It is the usual destination for students who transfer after community college.
College completion: The attainment of a postsecondary credential by a student who began a college program. Completion rates raise questions about how effectively institutions support students through a credential.
Transfer admission: The process by which a student moves from one college to another with previously earned credits considered. Students often begin at community colleges and continue toward a bachelor's degree elsewhere.
Articulation agreement: A formal agreement specifying how courses or credentials from one institution count toward programs at another. These agreements clarify which community college credits apply at a receiving university.

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