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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.
Getting
Started:
- Participate
in orientation and assessment.
- Participate
in an orientation or advising session for your special program
(EOPS, DSPS, Avid, Umoja, Honors, Athletics, Puente).
- Send
official transcripts from other colleges you attended to LMC Admissions for evaluation.
- Obtain
high school transcripts, if needed, to indicate prerequisites for
math and science, and/or to indicate AP credit.
- Apply
for Financial Aid (FAFSA, BOG fee waiver) and EOPS. Get fee waiver,
if eligible, before registering for classes.
- Develop
an Educational Plan with a counselor for transfer.
- Register
for classes.
- 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.
- Complete
remedial classes in English and Math, if needed as prerequisites.
- Complete
study skills/college success/career classes, if needed.
- Begin
research to select major or career by visiting the Career Center, room CC3-524.
- Begin
lower division classes in your major, especially if majoring in
science, engineering, or pre-professional health sciences (med/dental/veterinary)
.
- Identify
barriers to success and develop a plan.
- Know
the minimum requirements for admission as a transfer to four-year
universities. Know which LMC courses are transferable.
- Begin
transferable classes in English and Math, if prerequisites completed.
- Pick
a General Education (GE) pattern (IGETC ,CSU GE Breadth, campus
specific Breadth) and begin GE classes.
- Become
aware of articulation agreements for your major and universities(www.assist.org or private school agreements).
- Ask
about LMC Transfer AA or AS degree requirements.
- Explore
the choices of possible universities for transfer. Attend Transfer
Day/College Night fair in October.
- Visit
the Transfer Center to become aware of services and resources.
- Become
aware of campus programs and resources i.e. Reading & Writing/Tutoring Center, Library, DSPS
- Complete
Dual Admissions form if interested in transfer to CSU East Bay .
- 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.
- 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.
- Meet
with 4‑year university Representative, or talk to him/her
on the phone or via email.
- Meet
with Counselor (review Ed Plan, check academic performance, review
transfer progress, and discuss/revise transfer plans.)
- Participate
in Concurrent Enrollment Program (UCB) or Cross-Registration program
(CSUEB), if applicable (20 units completed).
- Participate
in Financial Aid Workshops and/or renew FAFSA.
- Explore
scholarship information and resources, including online. Make appointment
with the Scholarship Coordinator.
- Complete
transferable classes in English and Math as soon as possible.
- Choose
a major (at least preliminary) and complete lower-division classes.
- Determine
if intended university has lower-division graduation requirements.
- Determine
if there are foreign language requirements for your intended major
or university.
- Make
sure you are taking transferable classes that meet requirements
for: general education/breadth, lower-division for your major,
and graduation.
- Consider
volunteering in your community and/or getting involved in leadership
activities.
- Visit
campuses to select/ rule out possible transfer universities.
- Learn
how to calculate your transferable GPA.
- Stay
on Track.
Sophomore
Level 1: Students who have completed 30 or more transferable
units, and English 100, and are enrolled in or completed a
transferable level math course.
- Meet
with counselor (review Ed Plan and review transfer progress).
- Explore
scholarship information and resources, especially for transfer.
- Complete
required courses for transfer , keeping in mind the minimum requirements.
- Be
aware that some universities want all courses completed during
the spring semester for fall admission.
- Be
aware that some universities do not accept transfer students in
the spring.
- Complete
a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) or Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) (30 units completed and ready to transfer in one year).
- Participate
in Concurrent Enrollment Program (UCB) or Cross-Registration program
(CSUEB), if applicable.
- Participate
in admissions and applications workshops at Transfer Center.
- Determine
which universities you will apply to.
- Complete
university applications and submit by the filing deadlines.
- Request
waivers for application fees, if eligible.
- Complete
any additional applications, forms, etc. that may be required for
impacted or selective programs or majors.
- Complete
financial aid application (FAFSA) by March 2nd for following
academic year.
- Determine
if any additional financial aid applications are required by the
transfer universities, and their filing deadlines.
- If
you are an athlete, talk to the coaches at your intended universities.
- 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).
- 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.
- Complete
56-60 transferable units with minimum GPA of 2.0/2.4.
- File
application with Admissions Office for LMC Transfer AA or AS degree,
if applicable.
- Be
alert to requests from the transfer universities for more information,
transcripts, etc. These requests may be by phone, mail, or email.
- Order
your final transcripts from the Admissions Office. Make sure you
have official transcripts sent from all of your colleges attended.
- Request
IGETC and/or CSU GE Certification from Admissions Office.
- Celebrate
Success‑‑‑Participate in Transfer Student Reception
in May!
- Send
your SIR (Statement of Intent to Register)
- 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).
- Attend
Orientation/Welcome/Advising days at your transfer university.
You
did it!
Developed
by M.Karp, Transfer Coordinator, and Counselors at Los Medanos
College 2003
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