Transfer Action Steps for Success

It’s never too early to start planning for the transfer process! For a successful transfer, complete these transfer action items by the number of credits earned.

0-15 Credits

  • Schedule a meeting with Career Planning and Advancement Center to identify careers, college majors, and programs of interest
  • Determine if your active major is correct and transferable to four-year institutions (AA, AS, AFA, or AAS)
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss required courses and a course plan
  • Explore the Transfer Services webpage to review partnerships with four-year institutions and upcoming events, such as information sessions, college table visits, bus trips, and fairs

16-30 Credits

  • Attend CCC Transfer Events
  • Identify four-year institutions with majors of interest
  • Research the transfer admissions process for perspective four-year institutions
  • Check perspective transfer institution websites for visitation days, transfer information, and to plan your visit
  • Meet with a CCC academic advisor to discuss a transfer plan
  • Review list of guaranteed admissions programs at partner schools
  • Complete a dual admissions application or letter of intent before reaching your 30th credit

31-45 Credits

  • Identify your top 3 to 5 transfer institutions
  • Attend an open house to get a feel of the campus at the four-year institution
  • Check the four-year institutions websites for transfer application and financial aid deadlines
  • Review required transfer application materials
    – (transcripts, letters of recommendations, mid-term reports, portfolios, etc)
  • Contact four-year institution’s transfer representatives for specific application questions

46-60 Credits

  • File a FAFSA and add the four-year institutions
  • Submit transfer applications to four-year institution(s) by the priority or hard deadlines
  • Request and submit all college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
  • Complete the CCC graduation overview within Self Service via the MyCCC Portal
  • Apply to scholarships via the four-year institutions, CCC’s Foundation page, or additional scholarship websites, such as FastWeb, Unigo, Career OneStop, and CollegeNet
  • Pay the deposit at the four-year institution once admitted
  • Meet with your assigned four-year advisor to register for classes
  • Submit a final CCC transcript with updated final grades and degree conferral to the four-year institution