Pitfall 1: Failing to think ahead
Solution: PLAN YOUR PROGRAM
To graduate in the shortest possible time, take courses already
approved for transfer credit by the receiving institution.
Pitfall 2: Taking the wrong courses
Solution: MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
The course you want to transfer must be comparable to one in the
university catalog in content, level of subject matter, number of
credits carried, and standards of students performance. Don’t expect
credit for only partial fulfillment of a sequential course.
Pitfall 3: Taking vocational/technical courses & expecting them
to transfer
Solution: GET A LIBERAL EDUCATION
The four-year institution has the last word about course credit and
few accept vocational/technical credit courses.
Pitfall 4: Changing Majors
Solution: DIVERSIFY YOUR CURRICULUM
Get general education requirements completed first.
Pitfall 5: Being Told, "Sorry that is not our policy"
Solution: CHECK THE CATALOG FIRST
Be alert to differences between schools like different academic
calendars and deadlines.
Pitfall 6: Trying to avoid math or writing courses
Solution: TAKE THEM ANYWAY
Classes that are below college level (preparation classes) don’t
transfer. These are usually classes number less than 1000.
Pitfall 7: Missing deadlines and failing to notice changed
requirements
Solution: CHECK THE SCHOOLS ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Pitfall 8: Narrowing your options to only
one school
Solution: VARY YOUR OPTIONS
Pitfall 9: Having incomplete lower
division preparation
Solution: WATCH THE REQUIREMENTS
Check the catalog or contact the department.
Pitfall 10: Failing to understand the system
Solutions: KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE AND GET IT IN WRITING |
