Transfer Workshop

HOW TO TRANSFER FROM R-CCC Make a transfer plan A successful transfer involves careful planning and takes time to develop. Any student wishing to transfer college credits to other institutions should begin appropriate planning during the first semester at Roanoke-Chowan Community College.

Research colleges When choosing the right college to attend, consider factors that influence your choice such as: transfer of credits degree programs and majors offered location tuition costs financial aid application deadlines campus culture student population extracurricular activities housing options campus jobs

Narrow down your search Arrange for campus visits to your top choices. Take a campus tour, meet with representatives from admissions and financial aid, schedule an appointment with an academic adviser in your major and learn about student life. Many schools offer orientation specifically for transfer students. Orientation includes an opportunity to visit with advisors, enroll in classes and learn about campus life.

Apply for Admissions Begin the admission process as early as a year in advance of transfer by submitting an application along with the application fee to your transfer school. Several schools have online admissions applications. Be aware of admission application deadlines as they may vary by institution. Some majors or professional schools may require an additional application process. Become familiar with those processes and deadlines.

Apply for Admissions Request official R-CCC transcripts to be sent to the transfer school(s) at the time of application. During your final semester at R-CCC, request an additional transcript be sent after grades are posted. Contact all colleges you have attended to request transcripts be sent directly to the transfer school.

Seek financial aid and scholarships Begin the application process for financial aid and scholarships early. Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the appropriate deadline. Be aware the financial aid process takes considerable time from filing the FAFSA to receiving your award letter. Start the process early. Research scholarship opportunities and the application process. Some scholarships may be automatically awarded based on information from the application for admission. Others require a separate application and need documentation of service or activities and letters of recommendation.

Read your mail Correspondence sent to you from your transfer school will include important information in making a successful transition.

TRANSFERRING TO FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY IN NC Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in North Carolina should refer to the Web site of the college/university for transfer information then contact their Academic Advisor.

Students who complete the AA or AS degree Granted "junior" academic status Granted semester-hours of credit transferred Fulfillment of the UNC Minimum Course Requirements (MCR's) in effect at the time of high school graduation Completion of the lower division general education requirements. However, students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution Admission to a UNC institution per the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP)*

COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS AA or AS – Which one should I choose? Associate in Art This degree program provides a general education for students who wish to continue their studies at a four-year institution. It promotes a comprehensive view of the liberal arts with an appropriate balance of knowledge in the humanities, fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.

COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS AA or AS – Which one should I choose? Associate in Science This degree program provides a concentration in mathematics and physical and life sciences for university curricula requiring such a background. While this program emphasizes critical analysis and the judgmental skills inherent in the disciplines of science and mathematics, the curriculum also promotes an understanding and appreciation of the arts and humanities.

Transfer of Courses on a Course-by- Course Basis Upon admission to another public two-year institution or to a public university, a community college student who was enrolled in a community college course and who satisfactorily completed the course with a grade of “C-“ or better in the courses that are designated for college transfer will receive credit for those courses. The receiving institution will determine whether the course will count as general education, major, or elective credit.

The use of CFNC.org Students can research NC colleges and universities online at Click on “College Fair.” You can also apply to NC colleges and universities at Click on “Online Applications.”

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