4 Semesters Before Transferring:

• Investigate possible transfer institutions offering your intended program (s) by your desired features (i.e., cost, location, size, service, distance learning).
• Utilize advising, faculty, counseling and career center personnel/ resources to assist you with choosing your major.
• Learn more about general education requirements and lower-division components in the curriculum.
• Begin looking for scholarships, discounts and other ways to meet cost.

3 Semesters Before Transferring:

• Visit advising, faculty, counseling and career center personnel/resources for assistance.
• Attempt to decide which transfer institution best suits your needs.
• Declare your intent to transfer to your academic advisor.
• Use four-year institution's transfer guides to assist you with course selection.
• Familiarize yourself with potential institutions' academic calendars and deadlines.

2 Semesters Before Transferring:

• Continue selecting courses that transfer appropriately within program of study.
• Submit your applications for admission and financial aid (along with all of your official transcripts).
• Once admitted, complete any specific scholarship and housing applications (as appropriate).
• Talk with advisors and academic professionals at your community college and transfer institution and keep abreast of changes in program requirements.

1 Semester Before Transferring:

• Complete transferable coursework and, if applicable, apply for your associate degree (and Graduation).
• Send official transcripts (again) at the end of your last semester before transferring and verify that you do not possess any financial/ administrative holds.
• Attend new student orientation sessions (if possible) or use online orientation tools. Be sure to request maps, directories, tour information and other essentials.