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.
• 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 provides a list of four-year schools that offer students free tours during the academic year.

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
• The College Club of Cleveland Foundation
• NOSS: OH Undergraduate Student Scholarship

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.