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Tips for Transferring
There is so much to know about each institution, including the different program requirements, general education requirements, application procedure, and financing your education. The following tips may help ease your concerns and make the process easier.
Transfer Plan: Create a plan that you can follow, from choosing a major to deciding where you will apply. You will also want to outline attributes you will be looking for in a college/university aside from your major or program of study.
Campus Visit: You should plan a visit to the colleges where you will be sending applications. This will be helpful in your final decision after you have received your acceptances. Many colleges offer Transfer Open House programs that are geared toward the transfer student and their particular needs.
Application Process: Know the application process and deadlines. Although most Institutions will review transfer students on a rolling basis, it is to your advantage to apply early. You should also have options; apply to 2-4 colleges. This will not only give you options if you are denied at one institution, but allow you to see a couple of presentations of financial aid and credit evaluations. It puts you ultimately in “the driver’s seat� when it comes to your future decision.
SUNY Guarantee: This option guarantees NYS residents who apply directly from a SUNY or CUNY two year colleges with an AA or AS degree to continue full time study at a four year SUNY College. The application deadline for the guarantee is March 1, for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission. More details on this guarantee and the requirements, including additional deadlines, can be found in the SUNY Application.
Alumni: Find out what the alums who graduated from your program of interest are doing. Also ask if internships are available in all majors. These are practical questions that all admissions officers should be able to answer and information that could be valuable to you as you decide to apply and ultimately attend the college.
Deadlines: Know all deadlines. This information is critical throughout the entire process from the admission application to the financial aid application to the deposit deadline.
File System: Create a file on each college/university where you are applying. Include general information, a copy of the application, deadlines listed on the front and a checklist of the application process. Also create a file for financial aid and make copies of all financial aid documents you fill out and submit.
The Application: Before filling out your applications, make photocopies. Fill out the copies first to avoid making mistakes on the original. The application is a reflection on you and it is always wise to present yourself in the best way. If an essay is required, have someone read it before you submit it. Include a resume or list of activities, clubs or jobs with your application. You are building an application portfolio. Any positive information you can provide will assist the admissions committee in making a final decision about your future at that institution.
Students who have Disabilities: Remember that when you transfer to another school, your disability goes with you. You should think about this as you make your transfer plans. Since none of your disability-related information (documentations, accommodations, etc.) is part of your general college record, it is not automatically transferred with your other records. There are other considerations of which you need to be aware when you transfer with a disability. Be sure to make an appointment with the Office of Student Disability Services to talk about the process as soon as you being the think about transfer.
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