{"id":64,"date":"2017-04-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-have-a-good-college-transfer-experience\/"},"modified":"2020-08-03T15:51:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T15:51:02","slug":"how-to-have-a-good-college-transfer-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-have-a-good-college-transfer-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have a good college transfer experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Janelle Higdon<\/em><\/p>\n

Transferring to a new college can feel like a daunting task. There’s uncertainty in knowing if you will be able to easily transfer university credits, and\u00a0the idea of joining a new campus and finding new friends can leave you feeling nervous like it’s the first day of kindergarten.<\/p>\n

Still deciding if you should transfer?<\/strong> Read our article Should I transfer colleges<\/a>? to evaluate your decision.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry, we’re here to be your college transfer help. Follow these five simple tips to have a smoother, better college transfer experience.<\/h5>\n
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  1. Be on top of communication<\/strong>
    \nIf you’re researching a transfer process, it’s up to you to pursue your next steps.Communication is vital when trying to stay current on\u00a0deadlines and submit documents. Also, your communication with     admissions counselors<\/a> is your opportunity to ask questions. And there’s a good chance that they will be super helpful to you!<\/li>\n
  2. Always keep a copy of your transcripts on file<\/strong>
    \nRequesting college transcripts from your past colleges can take time and money, so always keep a copy handy at all times. This will speed up your process.<\/li>\n
  3. File your FAFSA early!<\/strong>
    \nStudents can now apply for their FAFSA with their prior year\u2019s taxes, meaning you\u00a0can apply as early as October 1! This is great for getting ahead of the game and being financially prepared.<\/li>\n
  4. Visit campus<\/strong>
    \nCampus visits give you\u00a0the opportunity to meet with professors or coaches, get a feel for what life is like on campus, and decide what     residence hall<\/a>\u00a0you\u00a0would like to live in. This will help you see if a particular school is a good fit. And it will help you finalize their decision so that you can\u00a0be prepared to make a transition.<\/li>\n
  5. Submit your enrollment deposit!!!<\/strong>
    \nOnce a student makes their final decision to attend NCU, this should be their first priority. This is the key that unlocks class registration, housing placement, and secures their spot at NCU.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Need to spend some time comparing your transfer options?<\/h3>\n

    Use this Transfer Decision Worksheet to guide your decision.<\/p>\n