Making Your Transfer Work
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Switching to a new school isn’t always an easy process, but with a little preparation and know how, you can skip out on the stress that’s usually associated with college transfers. There’s work to be done before, during, and after you transfer to a new college, so be sure not to miss these important steps.
Research your new college as much as possible. Are you likely to be accepted? Is it usually easy to transfer credits to this school? Do they have the study program you’re looking for? Once you’ve found the right school for you, talk to an admissions counselor about getting started.
Look for relationships. Some colleges, especially community colleges, offer relationships with other colleges and universities. With these relationships, you’ll be able to easily transfer your college credits without hassle.
Check with your financial aid awards. You will need to talk to your scholarship and grant administrators to find out if they will transfer to a different school. If not, see if it’s possible to get new awards. Loans are generally not an issue when transfering.
Talk to advisors. Meet with an advisor both at your current and future college to go over your transcript and talk about transferring courses. At your current school, you can choose courses that are likely to transfer, and make sure your transcript is complete and up to date. At your new school, you should discuss which credits have been transferred, and how they apply to your course of study. You’ll also want to go over which classes you will need to take in order to be ready for your projected graduation date.
Make new friends. Courses aren’t the only thing that’s hard to transfer to a new school-friends don’t always move over either. Join groups, expose yourself to new people, and commit to meeting new people in order to make friends at your new campus.
Figure out your housing situation. Make sure that there will be housing ready for you in your new college, whether it’s a dorm, apartment, or other solution. Keep in mind that if you’re transferring in between the fall and spring semester, there may be a wait list for the dorms.
Making the move to a new school can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. Be sure to stay on top of the important tasks needed to complete a successful college transfer.
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