Transfer 101 provides essential information for students looking to transfer to a 4-year university. It outlines the key steps which are to decide on a desired major and career, research 3-4 potential transfer schools including a "dream" and "safety" option, and apply early meeting all deadlines. The document emphasizes starting the transfer process early, maintaining a high GPA, and getting involved in extracurricular activities. It provides resources for researching school equivalencies and requirements as well as tips for strong applications, essays, transcripts, and tests. Students are advised to meet with advisors to develop an individualized transfer plan and timeline.

1. Transfer 101!

2. What Should You Do First?Decide what kind of job that you wantDecide 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! UW equivalency pageUW worksheetsUW Transfer ThursdaysUW eNewsletterwww.collegesource.orgFoster School of Business--WSAPlan well—Transfer appointment(s)Know the requirements and prerequisitesGPAGet involved, volunteer, etc.

4. Extra CurricularOff campus: Volunteering/Community ServiceUnited Way, www.uwkc.org/volunteerVolunteer Match, www.volunteer.match.orgAsian Counseling and Referral Service. www.acrs.org/volunteering/index.htmFood Bankhttp://www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteerOn Campus: Service Learning ProjectsChurches

5. ClubsInternational ClubDECAPhi Theta KappaSpecialty clubsAll clubs listed at:www.shoreline.edu/clubs.htmlActivities Calendarwww.shoreline.edu/EventsCalendarSC/

6. Campus Leadership PositionsStudent Parliament 11 Leadership PositionsPeer 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 30th--California (UC/some CSU)January 31st –WSU—but earlier for scholarshipsFeb 1st—Indiana U, USC, UW-Madison, UT AustinFebruary 15th—UW March 1st—Seattle U, Purdue, U of MinnesotaMarch 15th—University of OregonApril 1st –WWU, EWU, and CWU

8. What do you need to apply?Online application + application feeEnglish Proficiency (UW—76/6.0 with AA)TOEFL (www.ets.org)Michigan test (UW)IELTSHS TranscriptsSCC/all college transcriptsPersonal Statement/EssayBank statementFinancial Agreement

9. What Next?Attend:UW General Admissions--FallUW Business—WinterTransfer Fairs—Fall and WinterTalk to your faculty advisorKeep 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 ResourcesTransfer InformationBook of MajorsProfilesUS NewsTransfer Workshops (IP Website)IP WebsiteRemember that we’re here to help you!GOOD LUCK!