Steps to Transferring

Steps to Transferring to a Four-Year College or University

While the transfer process is different for each student, the single most important factor is the same for everyone: you must take responsibility for every step of the process. The circumstances for each transfer student are different, and every college and university has its own policies concerning transfer admissions.  We are here to help!  

Important Elements of a Transfer Plan

• Meet with your advisor to create a course plan
• Participate in transfer awareness opportunities at CCCC, including:
  • Visits from university representatives who come to campus to answer questions.
  • Transfer Week (October), featuring workshops, information tables, games, and prizes.
  • University Transfer Day (November), where representatives from more than 20 institutions provide information. Students can attend to ask questions about transferring and the programs these schools offer.
• Choose a field of study. Explore opportunities for taking classes that you find interesting in order to find out what areas/specialties interest you. Your advisor can assist you with course recommendations. Our Career Center can also help you identify exciting career opportunities to explore.
• Research colleges and universities. CCCC has specialized agreements with NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNCW, East Carolina University, Campbell University, Methodist University, and Appalachian State University. Research these agreements to learn more and see how they might be beneficial to you.
• Decide when you plan to transfer and create a task list. It is important to know deadlines (ex. submitting application, applying for financial aid, etc.).
• Communicate with your CCCC advisor and the one at your transfer institution.

How to Transfer Successfully