Even though you are already a college student,
the transition from a community college into a university may not be seamless. Whether
you’re transferring, currently enrolled, or maybe just considering your options
at a community college, the below tips will better help you navigate through
this process.
Disclaimer: Many students think that transferring is a long and painful process. At UNK, we dispel this myth every day by providing comprehensive and highly personal guidance throughout each student’s transfer process. It doesn’t have to be a hassle! Learn more about transferring to UNK here.
1. Keep your options open.
National research indicates that community college students who complete their associate’s degree graduate at the baccalaureate at a higher rate. However, you do not have to go to community college for two years. You can transfer into a four-year institution at any time. It can be after two years, or after one semester.
National research indicates that community college students who complete their associate’s degree graduate at the baccalaureate at a higher rate. However, you do not have to go to community college for two years. You can transfer into a four-year institution at any time. It can be after two years, or after one semester.
2. Shop around.
There’s a good chance that your career or degree plans changed since graduating high school. The four-year that you thought you had your heart set on may no longer be the best option for the subject you want to pursue. See what institution can provide you with the best degree options and financial aid packages.
There’s a good chance that your career or degree plans changed since graduating high school. The four-year that you thought you had your heart set on may no longer be the best option for the subject you want to pursue. See what institution can provide you with the best degree options and financial aid packages.
3. Plan ahead.
The earlier, the better. Plan campus visits while you’re in high school—It’s easier to visit in high school than it is when you’re already in college. Have a few of your top transfer schools selected early on. Then know each of their transfer requirements.
The earlier, the better. Plan campus visits while you’re in high school—It’s easier to visit in high school than it is when you’re already in college. Have a few of your top transfer schools selected early on. Then know each of their transfer requirements.
4. Choose a major.
Because of the reasons in number 5.
Because of the reasons in number 5.
5. Know what will actually transfer.
This is very important. If you are going to a community college to save money, you probably aren’t wanting to spend time and money on classes that won’t transfer. If you planned ahead, you can make sure that every class you take at community college will transfer to your next institution. For example, UNK has a very useful transfer guide that will show you what classes will transfer from your community college and how they will transfer to UNK.
This is very important. If you are going to a community college to save money, you probably aren’t wanting to spend time and money on classes that won’t transfer. If you planned ahead, you can make sure that every class you take at community college will transfer to your next institution. For example, UNK has a very useful transfer guide that will show you what classes will transfer from your community college and how they will transfer to UNK.
6. Don’t do it alone.
Utilize your advisers and meet regularly with them. Keep your adviser informed of your transfer plans. Keep in touch with your transfer school—either find an Admissions Counselor or adviser to keep you posted with upcoming dates and deadlines.
Utilize your advisers and meet regularly with them. Keep your adviser informed of your transfer plans. Keep in touch with your transfer school—either find an Admissions Counselor or adviser to keep you posted with upcoming dates and deadlines.
7. Get admitted.
Getting admitted to your new institution is important for obvious reasons. But it’s also important for you to do your research and know if you will need to be admitted into your specific academic program as well. For instance, many athletic training, graphic design, and education degrees require you to be admitted into these programs before entering your junior year.
Getting admitted to your new institution is important for obvious reasons. But it’s also important for you to do your research and know if you will need to be admitted into your specific academic program as well. For instance, many athletic training, graphic design, and education degrees require you to be admitted into these programs before entering your junior year.
8. Seek financial assistance.
If you haven’t already filled out your FAFSFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)—DO IT! Many universities offer great scholarships fortransfer students. Explore those opportunities and work to meet their requirements. And make sure you meet those deadlines!
If you haven’t already filled out your FAFSFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)—DO IT! Many universities offer great scholarships fortransfer students. Explore those opportunities and work to meet their requirements. And make sure you meet those deadlines!
9. Attend a transfer day.
Many transfer students don’t think they need an orientation since they are already a college student. But your university will be different. There are many opportunities and advantages in attending a transfer day (and they’re often mandatory) so don’t miss out on that. This is the time when you will meet with an adviser and enroll in classes—So it’s very important!
Many transfer students don’t think they need an orientation since they are already a college student. But your university will be different. There are many opportunities and advantages in attending a transfer day (and they’re often mandatory) so don’t miss out on that. This is the time when you will meet with an adviser and enroll in classes—So it’s very important!
10. Stay focused.
If you made it to the end of this list, seems like that won’t be a problem for you. Work hard to finish on time. The farther off track you get from your end goal, the easier it is to give up on your degree. Don’t do that.
If you made it to the end of this list, seems like that won’t be a problem for you. Work hard to finish on time. The farther off track you get from your end goal, the easier it is to give up on your degree. Don’t do that.
These are just a few quick tips. Transferring does not need to be an overwhelming process; the key to success is just good communication. Keep in touch with your prospective transfer schools and keep your community college adviser well-informed of your plans. You're not the only one that wants to see you succeed!
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