Steps to Transfer
Transfer Timeline
First Year (0-30 Semester/0-45 Quarter Credits)
First Year (0-30 Semester/0-45 Quarter Credits)
1. Explore Majors and Careers.
1. Explore Majors and Careers.
- Explore careers and majors by visiting the Career Center, a career counselor, or advisor.
- Know the requirements of the various transfer degrees and decide early which degree you want to pursue. Meet with your academic advisor on a regular basis!
2. Begin your search for colleges and universities that would be a good fit for you.
2. Begin your search for colleges and universities that would be a good fit for you.
Conduct a search for schools that offer your major of study. Visit some four-year colleges and universities—many have “Transfer Days” organized for transfer students.
- Talk with college representatives during visits and Transfer Fairs
- Decide on a “short list” of colleges or universities you’d like to attend.
3. Create a long-term plan for your degree completion and transfer.
3. Create a long-term plan for your degree completion and transfer.
- Meet with an advisor at the university you are interested in to make sure you are taking courses that transfer and meet lower division program requirements.
- Meet with your community/technical college advisor to develop an educational plan of which courses you will take until graduation.
Second Year (31-60 Semester/45-90 Quarter Credits)
Second Year (31-60 Semester/45-90 Quarter Credits)
1. Start searching for scholarships and gathering admissions application materials.
1. Start searching for scholarships and gathering admissions application materials.
- Make a transfer planning appointment with an advisor at your community/technical college.
- Start preparing scholarship applications and continue narrowing the college search.
- Apply for scholarships. (www.fastweb.com , www.washboard.org are two websites to search)
- Make contact with an admissions representative and scholarship representative at the prospective 4-year institutions.
2. Apply.
2. Apply.
- Apply for admissions. Fall admission deadlines are usually between January and April. Some institutions have rolling admission deadlines and/or accept students every quarter/semester. Check the university websites for deadlines.
- Request an official copy of your transcript from all schools attended.
- Write a strong personal statement/essay. See a transfer advisor and work with your college’s writing center if you need guidance.
- Prepare to fill out your FAFSA and any other financial aid paperwork early!www.fafsa.ed.gov
3. Decide on your university and finish up your transfer degree!
3. Decide on your university and finish up your transfer degree!
- Complete graduation requirements.
- Visit your prospective four-year schools if you have not already—accept/reject university offers.
- Apply for housing (if needed).
- Request final transcript from your community/technical college after graduation. Be sure to ensure degree is posted on final transcript.