The Impact Of Remedial Coursework On Transfer Student Success

Abstract

This study focuses on the academic achievement and retention of community college
transfer students. The research looks at how non-transferrable coursework effects transfer
students' academic success based on grade point average. Gender, ethnicity, and type of
community college attended are factors all considered in the study. The sample of students
being studied are all undergraduate students a Midwestern four year comprehensive
university that transferred from an Illinois community college. The research indicates that
students who have completed non-transferrable courses at the community college have
greater academic success based on grade point average at the university than those without
non-transferrable courses. The discussion of the results includes how the non-transferrable
courses may have given students a solid academic foundation to build upon at the university.

Date of Award	2011
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Daniel Nadler (Supervisor)