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For information about transferring credits to RTC, please visit the Credits section of the Academic Information page.
There are many ways to continue your education after taking classes at Renton Technical College!
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Class-by-Class Transfer (individual courses)
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Career-Training Transfer (AAS-T degrees)
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University Transfer (DTA/MRP degrees)
Class-by-Class Transfer
Individual classes from RTC may transfer to another college or university on a class-by-class basis. Faculty and staff at the receiving institution will decide which courses they will accept for credit, generally by reviewing course descriptions and learning outcomes for each class. Many universities require a grade of “C” (2.0) or better for a class to transfer. Different types of classes will usually transfer differently:
- General Education courses will usually be accepted by other colleges and universities because many schools share similar 100- and 200-level requirements. These classes provide a broad academic foundation. They are commonly offered in areaslike English, math, social science, natural science and humanities.
- Technical courses can be challenging to transfer, because they focus on industry-specific skills designed for RTC programs. These classes often do not match what other colleges teach, especially four-year universities that emphasize general education. Such institutions may not award transfer credit for technical classes.
- If you plan to transfer to another college that offers a similar professional or technical program, you should meet with advisers at both institutions to learn how technical credit may be accepted.
Many four-year universities have a transfer equivalency guide that lists all of the classes that are accepted automatically:
If a class is not included in a transfer equivalency guide, you can request a review of class materials to see if the RTC course is equivalent to a course at the receiving institution. You should be prepared to present the class syllabus and samples of major assignments for the review. The process can take time, so advance planning is key. For assistance, please contact your RTC adviser, the transfer counselor at your desired university, or the Dean of General Education and Transfer.
Career-Training Transfer | Associate of Applied Science-Transfer
Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degrees include both technical courses and general education courses. An AAS-T degree prepares you with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for your chosen profession, while also offering transfer pathways to Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree options. BAS programs typically accept a large percentage of technical credits in transfer, allowing you to continue your education after an AAS-T degree and pursue advanced studies aligned with your career goals.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs are offered at Washington State Community & Technical Colleges. It’s important to note that the receiving institution, or the school where you intend to transfer, will ultimately decide how credits from RTC transfer there, and an AAS-T degree may not fully satisfy prerequisite class requirements. Therefore, you are encouraged to start transfer planning early by seeking guidance from your RTC adviser and consulting directly with the BAS program. An AAS-T degree will generally not fully transfer to a four-year university Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program; these traditional academic degrees often will accept general education courses and not technical classes in transfer. If your goal is to transfer to a four-year university, the best plan is to pursue a DTA/MRP associate degree.
University Transfer | Direct Transfer Agreement
Direct Transfer Agreement/ Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) associate degrees are for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after graduating from Renton Technical College. These degrees are statewide transfer agreements developed in cooperation with Washington universities for students who are interested in specific, high-demand bachelor degree programs. RTC offers the three DTA/MRP degrees listed below.
While earning a DTA degree prepares you to transfer to most Washington State colleges and universities, completion of a DTA/MRP degree does not guarantee admission to any university. The 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA needed to graduate from RTC may not be high enough to meet university entrance requirements. In addition, admission to university programs in business, computer science, and nursing can be highly competitive, which means that only a small percentage of qualified students may be invited to enroll.
The transfer institution will decide how to accept RTC transfer credits. You should choose classes thoughtfully to meet both graduation requirements at RTC and university admission requirements for your major. You are strongly encouraged to work with your RTC adviser and an adviser from your desired transfer institution to verify class choices and plan your transfer early.
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