Postsecondary Student Mobility from College to University: Academic Performance of Students

Kris Gerhardt
, Oliver Masakure

Abstract

This paper considers the impact of transfer credits on the GPA of college–university transfer students. The data come from the academic records of students enrolled at 2 different campuses at an undergraduate university in Ontario across a 4-year period. The results from multivariate regression analyses show that the number of transfer credits is significantly associated with a higher GPA, controlling for student status (part time/full time), campus of study, cohort, semester of study, and previous college background. Further analysis suggests that the credit–GPA relationship is nonlinear, peaking at 6 transfer credits. These findings can be used to help inform individuals and institutions about the past performance of students as further refinements to transfer policies between institutions are undertaken.

 

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2016-08-31



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Gerhardt, K., & Masakure, O. (2016). Postsecondary Student Mobility from College to University: Academic Performance of Students. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 46(2), 78–91. https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v46i2.184418