DMACC Student Handbook: Academic Information

Transferring from DMACC to Another Institution

Students considering transfer to another college or university should contact an admissions or transfer counselor at that institution early in the planning process. The following outline provides tips for a successful transfer:

• Meet with a DMACC counselor or advisor each semester to schedule classes for the upcoming semester and discuss transfer plans.
• Keep a copy of the college catalogs from all colleges you attended and course syllabi from courses you have taken. These may be needed when discussing transfer credit.
• Research and visit four-year colleges as soon as possible if you have not decided on a transfer college. Students may research different colleges in the Career and Transfer Resource Center or on the College Source Online website at www.collegesource.org.
• Schedule a campus visit as soon as possible. When scheduling a visit, ask for an appointment with an advisor. It is important to take good notes. Also, write down the names of contact people at the transfer college.
• Request a college catalog, an application and scholarship information.
• Complete an application for admission to the selected college or colleges. Apply early! Many colleges set firm application deadlines.
• Request to have all college transcripts sent to the transfer school. In order for transcripts to be sent to the transfer school, students must contact each college attended and request that they release all academic transcripts to the selected transfer college.
• Complete financial aid, scholarship and housing applications. Watch for deadlines and complete all materials as early as possible.
• Attend a registration/orientation day at the transfer college. Some colleges allow students to preregister for classes. Be alert to any registration/orientation procedures and stay in touch with the transfer college.