KnowHow2Transfer

Kentucky Transfer Checklist

Meet with an academic adviser 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.
Ask your advisor about career assessment tests to determine your interests.
Identify majors related to your field of interest. Search Kentucky's Degree Plans tool for all majors/programs available at Kentucky's public institutions.
Declare a major by submitting the appropriate official forms to your registrar's office.
Meet with a transfer contact and/or an academic adviser in your major at your current school to make sure you are taking appropriate courses to transfer.

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.
Request 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 KY Degree Plans to preview how your credits will transfer.
Meet with an adviser 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. Most schools have scholarships available for transfer students. Be sure to ask your advisor about scholarship options and eligibility requirements.
Find out if your transfer school accepts other types of credit, such as military training or professional experience.

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.