There are many reasons that students decide to transfer into a different college. Maybe you have been disappointed by the school you chose, or you have decided to major in a program that is not strong at your current school. You may have been at a community college and are ready to transfer to complete your bachelor's degree. No matter what your reason, you can transfer, but you will need to follow the proper procedure and maintain a proactive role throughout the process.

Applying

First you will need to conduct some research to determine which school is going to be the best fit for you. Are you looking for a particular academic program or certain student groups? These are the kinds of questions you should ask yourself when picking a college for transfer. Once you have determined which school you will be applying to, you will need to contact its admissions office for information on transfer applicant qualifications. Try to speak with the admissions officer that handles transfer students to find out what you need to do to build a strong application. The requirements for completing your application will vary between schools, but you will likely need copies of both your high school and current college transcripts. Plan on submitting your SAT or ACT scores along with at least one letter of recommendation from one of your professors. You will definitely need to be prepared to submit a strong admissions essay. In your essay be sure to include solid, academic reasons for your desire to transfer as well as specific reasons why you hold an interest in that particular school. Checking with an admissions officer is extremely important to avoid missing application deadlines and to give yourself enough time to gather all of the necessary paperwork. If you are transferring from a community college, the admissions office should be able to tell you about any existing matriculation or admission agreements between the school and your community college. These agreements are common and will let you know where you stand in terms of credits earned ahead of time. No matter which college you are transferring from, you should always check to make sure that the credits you have already earned will transfer over to your new school.

After You Transfer

As you prepare for attending your new school, make sure that you employ all available resources. There are often special advisors who work solely with transfer students to help make their transition as smooth as possible. They can help answer any questions that may come up about the school, keep you posted on your credit and credit transfer progress, and help direct you toward the proper financial aid programs. Try to maintain an active role in your academic career to ensure success.

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