This document provides steps and guidance for university transfer students. It recommends deciding on a career path and major, then researching 3-4 schools including a "dream" and "safety" option. It outlines applying as a junior with 90+ transferable credits, and lists application deadlines ranging from November to April. Requirements include transcripts, English proficiency tests, statements, and fees. Maintaining grades and starting the process early is advised. Campus resources and advising are available to assist through the transfer process.

1. Steps for University Transfer!

2. What Should You Do First? Decide what kind of job that you want Decide what major that you need to do that (career websites and Advising and Counseling Center) Find 3 or 4 schools to apply to including a dream and a safety net school

3. How do you Transfer? Start researching early! Plan well! Know the general education requirements and prerequisites for your dream school GPA Get involved, volunteer, etc.

4. Extra C urricular Off campus: Volunteering/Community Service United Way, www.uwkc.org/volunteer Volunteer Match, www.volunteer.match.org Asian Counseling and Referral Service. www.acrs.org/volunteering/index.htm Food Bank, www.northwestharvest.org/volunteer.html Churches

5. C lubs International Club Phi Theta Kappa Specialty clubs All clubs listed at: www.shoreline.edu/clubs.html Activities Calendar www.shoreline.edu/EventsCalendarSC/

6. Campus Leadership Positions Campus ambassador positions Peer activity leaders applications now available International peer mentors (IPMs) Club Officer

7. When Should You Apply? Some schools only accept junior status (90) transferable credits—especially California! November 30 th-- California (UC/some CSU) February 15 th— UW January 31 st –WSU—but earlier for scholarships Feb 1 st— Indiana U, USC, UW-Madison, UT Austin March 1 st —Seattle U, Purdue, U of Minnesota March 15 th —University of Oregon April 1 st –WWU and CWU

8. What do you need to apply? Online application English Proficiency TOEFL ( www.ets.org ) Michigan test (UW) HS Transcripts SCC/all college transcripts Personal Statement Application fee Bank statement and Financial Agreement

9. What Next? Attend: UW General Admissions--Fall UW Business—Winter Transfer Fair—Fall Talk to your faculty advisor Keep up your GPA! Take the TOEFL early!! Start writing your statement (edit at least 3 times by different people!) Gather transcripts!

10. IP Advising and Resources Transfer Information Wagon Walk-in Advising Transfer appointments Remember that we’re here to help you! GOOD LUCK!