Transfer Planning Timeline

We strongly recommend that you meet with a Tri-C academic counselor and a Tri-C transfer specialist every semester to make sure you are on track for a successful transfer.

0-15 Credits

• Meet with a Tri-C counselor each semester to discuss your degree program and create an academic plan
  • Inform your counselor if you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • Be sure to check that your degree is transfer-friendly.
    
    • Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) are generally transferable.
    • Although applied degrees (AAS and AAB) are generally not designed for transfer, there are seamless transfer pathways available for select majors.
  • Discuss career options and goals

• Schedule an appointment to meet with a transfer specialist 
• Visit representatives from four-year schools during scheduled table visits and at Tri-C transfer events. 

16-45 Credits

• Identify two-to-three schools that have your program of interest and are a good fit for you.
  • Utilize BigFuture or CollegeNavigator to research your options.

• Schedule an external advising appointment to learn how your credits will transfer. Some of our partner schools meet with students on-campus in the Transfer Centers.

• Tour your schools of interest.
  • The Transfer Center takes students on free tours during the fall and spring semesters.

• Gather information about transfer admission and FAFSA/financial aid deadlines for your selected schools.

• Search for transfer scholarships and financial aid resources.
  • College Now
  • RaiseMe
  • Fastweb
  • Ohio Transfer Council
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
  • Cleveland Foundation
  • College Scorecard
    

46-60+ Credits

• Petition for graduation from Tri-C. 
• Apply to your selected schools for transfer admission.
  • Submit required materials ahead of admissions and scholarship deadlines.
  • You will need to send official Tri-C transcripts twice: once when you apply and once when you complete your courses/degree. 

• Complete FAFSA and send to all schools to which you are applying.
  • Complete scholarship application(s), if applicable.
  • Make sure you follow up with your school to verify documentation needed for financial aid.
  • View this short video for more information: Financial Aid Tips for Transfer Students

• Wait to hear from your school of choice and accept admission according to stated deadlines.
  • Comply with any required orientations or programs at the school and schedule to meet with your academic advisor.

• Visit the Transfer Center to confirm where you will be attending.