What
transfer services does DMACC provide?
- Transfer
Advising – A transfer advisor can help you search
for & choose a college, select appropriate transfer
courses, and use course equivanlency & transfer guides.
- Career
& Transfer Resource Center – The Transfer
Center provides you with transfer information & materials,
college & university catalogs, and admission & scholarship
applications.
- Transfer
Fairs – Transfer fairs are held on campus at least
once a year. These events allow you to meet face-to-face
with four-year college representatives.
- College/University
Visits – Representatives from four-year colleges/universities
visit our campus throughout the year. These visits give
you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the four-year
college representatives.
When
should I start planning my transfer?
If you are planning to transfer from DMACC to a four-year
college, it is important to begin preparing for your transfer
as early as possible to ensure a smooth transition. Many of
the decisions you make today will affect your transfer to
the four-year college; this is why it is crucial to begin
planning now.
You are
strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss your
transfer options. Advisors are available on every campus to
assist you throughout the entire planning process.
How
Should I begin?
- Choosing
a Major - Many majors require you to complete specific coursework
prior to your acceptance. Therefore, it is important to
have a college major selected before you transfer. If you
are undecided about your future career or major, you should
begin exploring your options very early in your college
career. Career
counselors are available to guide you through self-assessment
and career exploration activities.
- Selecting
a College - It is very beneficial to have a transfer college
in mind early on in the planning process. Research your
options and make sure the college you choose offers your
intended major. College
Comparison Worksheets are available to help you compare
and contrast the colleges you are considering.
What
courses should I take?
- The
Liberal
Arts A. A. Degree usually provides the best transfer.
These general education or “core” courses are
generally equivalent to the first two years at a four-year
college. However, this is not the best route for all majors.
Once you have decided on a major, you should talk with an
advisor to determine the best plan for your intended major.
- Take
the prerequisite courses for your major. Your transfer college
or a DMACC advisor can help you identify the prerequisites
you need. Transfer
plans are available for many different majors. These
plans are a great resource in helping you select appropriate
courses for your major.
- Start
taking courses in subject areas that interest you, but reserve
the bulk of your major coursework for your transfer college.
Upper-level courses often will not transfer into your major;
most colleges require that you complete these upper-level
courses on their campus.
- Complete
course sequences when required. For example, your major
might require a sequence of two semesters of chemistry.
This could mean you will need to complete both CHEM131 and
CHEM132 in order for the courses to transfer.
Is
there an advantage to completing my Liberal Arts A. A. Degree?
Many of Iowa’s four-year colleges will allow a DMACC
A. A. Degree to transfer as a “whole package” for
most majors. This means you will have satisfied that college’s
general education requirements by completing an A. A. Degree,
even if the courses do not match up exactly to that college’s
specific general education requirements. This allows you to
transfer as a junior and focus on your chosen major once you
arrive at the four-year college. However, the A. A. Degree
is not appropriate for all majors, so you should discuss your
transfer plans with an advisor.
What
if I plan to tranfer to an out-of-state college?
DMACC does have articulation agreements with a few out-of-state
colleges, and these agreements can help you with course selection.
However, it is very important for you to visit with an advisor
at the college you plan to attend because the four-year college
will determine if and how your credits will tranfer. In most
cases, our liberal arts courses are still the most appropriate
for you to take.
Click here for a list
of colleges that have articulation agreements with DMACC.
When should I apply?
Deadlines vary from college to college. It is important that
you check with your transfer institution about their specific
deadlines. The Career & Transfer Resource Center provides
admission and scholarship information for most Iowa four-year
colleges, but the best resource for this information is your
four-year college transfer admission counselor. The College
Admission Checklist can help you keep track of all important
deadlines.
How
do I transfer my credits?
Your transfer college will require you to provide official
transcripts from each college you have attended. Transcripts
must be sent directly from one college to another to be considered
“official”. Transcript requests must be submitted
to the DMACC
Registration Office; the Transcript
Request Form is available online.It is important to realize
that each college has its own policies regarding the acceptance
and application of transfer credit.
What
questions should I ask the 4 year colleges?
- Do
you offer my major?
- Is
admission into my major competitive?
- What
are the admission requirements?
- Is
there a deadline for admission?
- Is
there an admission fee or deposit required?
- How
will my DMACC courses transfer?
- What
courses do I need to take before I transfer?
- How
many credits can I transfer into your college?
- What
is your college’s foreign language requirement?
- How
much is tuition?
- What
payment options are available?
- Are
there deadlines for financial aid?
- What
scholarships are available for transfer students?
- What
are my options for on-campus housing?
- When
do I need to apply for housing?
- How
much does it cost for housing and meal plans?
- Do
you offer fast track or evening courses?
- What
student activities and organizations are available?
What
else should I know?
Visit
a DMACC advisor for more information on these opportunities.
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