A report by Just Equations highlights the barriers that community college students face when trying to transfer to four-year institutions, particularly in STEM programs. Key obstacles include math anxiety, complicated transfer policies, and scheduling conflicts. The report emphasizes that while math is essential for academic preparedness, the requirements can become obstacles rather than pathways due to their complexity. This is especially troubling for unrepresented groups, including first-generation students and students of color, who often exit STEM tracks due to these challenges.
One of the key obstacles impeding community college students from transferring to four-year institutions is the math credit requirements, particularly in STEM fields.
Math anxiety, complicated transfer policies, and course scheduling conflicts have been identified as significant barriers for students attempting to complete necessary math requirements.
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