Transfer: Transfer Checklist

STEP 1 - Pick a major

• Meet with an academic advisor or check with student services to learn about your campus resources related to career counseling.
• Explore the Web and the library for career and major information.
• Take career assessment tests to determine your interests.
• Identify majors related to your field of interest.
• Declare a major by submitting the appropriate official forms to your registrar's office.
• Meet with a transfer contact and/or an academic advisor in your major at your current school to make sure you are taking appropriate courses to transfer.
• Visit the transfer contact on your campus to begin your planning now.
  

STEP 2 - Make a plan

• Attend transfer fairs and open houses, or arrange for a campus tour at schools you are interested in attending; be sure to schedule a visit to the department of your major.
• Obtain transfer guides and admission information from schools you are interested in attending.
• Meet with college admissions representatives at any schools you are interested in attending.
• Identify the deadline for applying for graduation, and write it on your calendar.
• Make your final decision about your transfer school.
• Use KnowHow2Transfer to preview how your credits will transfer.
• Meet with an advisor to review the transfer of your credits and ask if there are any transfers agreements available in your major.
• Research financial aid options at your transfer school; contact the financial aid office to see if your current aid will transfer.
• Find out if your transfer school accepts other types of credit, such as military training or profesional experience.
  

STEP 3 - Make your move

• Submit applications for admission, including degree program admission and housing applications.
• Request official transcripts (from current and previously attended schools) be sent to your transfer school.
• Obtain any transcripts for other types of credit, if accepted by your transfer school.
• Submit your FAFSA form and indicate your transfer school on the form; If already submitted, update your form to include your transfer school.
• Consult with the transfer school's financial aid office to transfer any financial aid you already receive and submit any institutional financial aid forms.
• Apply for a transfer scholarship at your transfer school (if applicable).
• Complete all necessary paperwork to apply for graduation from your current school.
• Finalize residence hall or other housing arrangements.
• Arrange to have your final transcript sent to your transfer college.
• Take any necessary placement exams or proficiency tests at your transfer college.
• Register for classes and attend transfer or new student orientation at your transfer college.

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