Preparing to Transfer

Begin Now
Clarify your academic and career goals as early as possible as you begin classes at CPCC. The basis for successful transfer is establishing a clear goal and then planning the academic pathway that will lead you toward it. Career Services can help you in narrowing your career choice.

Check in with your Transfer Advisor
Communicate with a transfer advisor early in your college career, letting him/her know of your plans for transfer. Continue regular communication each semester as you prepare to register for classes, reviewing your transfer plans and selecting classes that fit your plan.

Do Your Research
Get to know the four-year colleges/universities you would like to attend by exploring their Web sites, examining catalogs, attending Transfer Tuesdays or contacting them directly through their admissions office or an advisor for the department you are interested in. In your research look for and keep a record of deadlines for applications, placement tests, interviews, scholarships. Also note the admissions requirements for each college, such as GPA, letters of reference, etc. Make sure you understand the difference between being accepted into the institution and into a specific program.

Know What and When to Send
You must send your accurate, completed application to a 4-year school by the deadline date. Also, file a formal request in the CPCC Record's office for an official transcript to be sent to the receiving institution. The receiving institution may also require a special form for transfer of credit.

Protect your Financial Aid
If you are receiving any form of financial aid, see an financial aid representative at the 4-year school you are interested in attending to learn what steps you must take in order to maintain your financial aid at the receiving institution.