TRANSFER CHECKLIST

The Transfer Checklist is designed for use by all students with transfer as a goal.  It lists recommended and expected tasks for each level as a student makes progress towards his or her transfer goal. This checklist is designed to be used in conjunction with regular appointments with a Counselor and the services of the Transfer Center.

Name:  ______________________    Date:  ______________

Getting Started:

q      Participate in orientation and assessment.

q      Participate in an orientation or advising session for your special program (EOPS, TAP, DSPS, Honors, Athletics, Puente).

q      Send official transcripts from other colleges you attended to LMC Admissions.

q      Obtain high school transcripts, if needed, to indicate prerequisites for math and science, and/or to indicate AP credit.

q      Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA, BOG fee waiver) and EOPS. Get fee waiver, if eligible, before registering for classes.

q      Develop an Educational Plan with a counselor for transfer.

q      Register for classes.

q      Buy your required books for classes before the end of the first week.

Freshman Level I: Students who indicated transfer as an educational goal on the admissions application, and who have less than 15 transferable units.

q      Complete remedial classes in English and Math, if needed as prerequisites.

q      Complete study skills/college success/career  classes, if needed.

q      Begin research to select major or career by visiting Career Center.

q      Begin lower division classes in your major, especially if majoring in science, engineering, or pre-professional health sciences (med/dental/veterinary) .

q      Identify barriers to success and develop a plan.

q      Know the minimum requirements for admission as a transfer to four-year universities. Know which LMC courses are transferable.

q      Begin transferable classes in English and Math, if prerequisites completed.

q      Pick a General Education (GE) pattern (IGETC ,CSU GE Breadth, campus specific Breadth) and begin GE classes.

q      Become aware of articulation agreements for your major and universities(www.assist.org or private school agreements).

q      Ask about LMC Transfer AA or AS degree requirements.

q      Explore the choices of possible universities for transfer. Attend Transfer Day/College Night fair in October.

q      Visit the Transfer Center to become aware of services and resources.

q      Become aware of campus programs and resources i.e. LRC1, Library, DSPS

q      Complete Dual Admissions form if interested in transfer to CSU, Hayward.

q      Read ÒAnswers for Transfers,Ó if  considering a UC for transfer.

q      Stay enrolled in at least 12 units per semester for EOPS and Athletics, or the required number of units for your program or financial aid.

q      Meet with a Counselor at least once a semester to review Ed Plan, discuss problems, and obtain transfer information. Some programs require more frequent counselor appointments, such as EOPS and DSPS.

Freshman Level 2: Students who have completed 16 to 29 transferable units.

q      Meet with 4‑year university Representative, or talk to him/her on the phone or via email.

q      Meet with Counselor (review Ed Plan, check academic performance, review transfer progress, and discuss/revise transfer plans.)

q      Participate in Concurrent Enrollment Program (UBC) or Cross-Registration program (CSUH), if applicable (20 units completed).

q      Participate in Financial Aid Workshops and/or renew FAFSA.

q      Explore scholarship information and resources, including online. Make appointment with the Scholarship Coordinator.

q      Complete transferable classes in English and Math as soon as possible.

q      Choose a major (at least preliminary) and complete lower-division classes.

q      Determine if intended university has lower-division graduation requirements.

q      Determine if there are foreign language requirements for your intended major or university.

q      Make sure you are taking transferable classes that meet requirements for: general education/breadth, lower-division for your major, and graduation.

q      Consider volunteering in your community and/or getting involved in leadership activities.

q      Visit campuses to select/ rule out possible transfer universities.

q      Learn how to calculate your transferable GPA.

q      Stay on Track.

Sophomore Level 1: Students who have completed 30 or more transferable units, and English 10, and are enrolled in or completed a transferable level math course.

q      Meet with counselor (review Ed Plan and review transfer progress).

q      Explore scholarship information and resources, especially for transfer.

q      Complete required courses for transfer , keeping in mind the minimum requirements.

q      Be aware that some universities want all courses completed during the spring semester for fall admission. 

q      Be aware that some universities do not accept transfer students in the spring.

q      Complete a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) to UC Davis, UCSC,  UCR, or UOP (30 units completed and ready to transfer in one year).

q      Participate in Concurrent Enrollment Program (UBC) or Cross-Registration program (CSUH), if applicable.

q      Participate in admissions and applications workshops at Transfer Center.

q      Determine which universities you will apply to.

q      Complete university applications and submit by the filing deadlines.

q      Request waivers for application fees, if eligible.

q      Complete any additional applications, forms, etc. that may be required for impacted or selective programs or majors.

q      Complete financial aid application (FAFSA) by March 2^nd for following academic year.

q      Determine if any additional financial aid applications are required by the transfer universities, and their filing deadlines.

q      If you are an athlete, talk to the coaches at your intended universities.

q      Contact the Housing Departments at your prospective universities and get on the housing list for campus and family housing (up to one year before transfer).

q      Contact the universities for information on special programs i.e. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Study Abroad, Child care, research/internships, summer programs, etc.

Sophomore Level 2: Students who are in their last semester before transfer.

q      Complete 56-60 transferable units with minimum GPA of 2.0/2.4.

q      File application with Admissions Office for LMC Transfer AA or AS degree, if applicable.

q      Be alert to requests from the transfer universities for more information, transcripts, etc. These requests may be by phone, mail, or email.

q      Order your final transcripts from the Admissions Office. Make sure you have official transcripts sent from all of your colleges attended.                  

q      Request IGETC and/or CSU GE Certification from Admissions Office.

q      Celebrate Success‑‑‑Participate in Transfer Student Reception in May!

q      Send your SIR (Statement of Intent to Register)

q      Determine if you need to schedule, take, and pass the Writing Skills Test, or other graduation writing requirement, at your transfer university  (required for all CSU).

q      Attend Orientation/Welcome/Advising days at your transfer university.

q      You did it!

Developed by M.Karp, Transfer Coordinator, and Counselors at Los Medanos College 2003