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Hope
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What kind of supports are available to help incoming college freshmen prepare themselves academically and socially to transfer to a more prestigious university? #Spring26
Specific contacts, books/websites, etc.
Anything helps! Just looking to get started, hoping someone out there will have some more information on this topic.
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Gurpreet Lally
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Hey Hope!
Former transfer student here (from community college to a four year university) and the things that were most helpful:
1. Your current school's guidance counselor will be a great support in helping you figure out which of your courses transfer, what classes you need to take in order to stay on track for your major, and help you with navigating the application process. Some states also have website that help you figure out course transfers as well. One example of this would be California (https://assist.org/).
2. At UCLA, we had a transfer center that was specifically designed to help transfer students (academically and socially) and it was a HUGE support for me! They were always putting on events and other gatherings that allowed me to meet new people. Some schools may even offer transfer housing (you whole floor or entire building is transfers) which is amazing for making friends right away with other people who are also new, understand the transfer struggle, and are about the same age as you. If your school offers that as an option, I would highly recommend that you look into it!
Good luck on the transfer process
Former transfer student here (from community college to a four year university) and the things that were most helpful:
1. Your current school's guidance counselor will be a great support in helping you figure out which of your courses transfer, what classes you need to take in order to stay on track for your major, and help you with navigating the application process. Some states also have website that help you figure out course transfers as well. One example of this would be California (https://assist.org/).
2. At UCLA, we had a transfer center that was specifically designed to help transfer students (academically and socially) and it was a HUGE support for me! They were always putting on events and other gatherings that allowed me to meet new people. Some schools may even offer transfer housing (you whole floor or entire building is transfers) which is amazing for making friends right away with other people who are also new, understand the transfer struggle, and are about the same age as you. If your school offers that as an option, I would highly recommend that you look into it!
Good luck on the transfer process