Transfer Information
Preparing for Transfer
Transferring to a four-year school can seem like a mysterious process, but it’s really quite simple. It actually mirrors the process you went through when you applied to ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Community College.
How do I research schools?
When researching schools, you may find the college's catalog helpful. A college or
university catalog lists every degree program that the institution offers along with
all courses required and any admission requirements. The catalogs for most four-year
colleges and universities are accessible on their websites. Even if you use a transfer
guide, you must also use a catalog, or you might miss important information.
View at all colleges nationwide
How do I go about choosing a school?
Take a day to go and visit the school(s) you are interested in. You will get the most service and best experience if you call ahead to the admissions office a couple of weeks in advance to set up your day on campus.
• Take a copy of your transcripts and anything else you think may be helpful
• Ask for a campus tour
• Ask for parking directions and a visitor’s parking pass
• Ask to visit with an admissions counselor
• Ask to speak with a financial aid counselor (don’t forget to ask about scholarship opportunities!)
• Ask to speak with an advisor in your area of interest (make sure you get all program specific info you need)
• Ask to attend a class in your major
• Ask to view the dorms that you might be assigned to
• If it’s on a weekend, ask if they can provide you with tickets to a ballgame
• Ask about discount rates for local hotels if you have to spend the night
What do I need in order to transfer?
- A 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average: most institutions require a minimum 2.0 GPA. Many academic programs have additional GPA requirements. You will be required to send an HCC transcript that verifies your coursework and GPA.
- A Completed Application: students applying for admission are required to complete an application. The Transfer Center has applications for most ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï public and private institutions. We assist students with completing these applications. We also review scholarship essays.
- An Application Fee: many institutions require a small application fee (usually under $50).
Contact information
(270) 831-9828
hcctransfer@kctcs.edu