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Plan, Plan, Plan
Transferring requires thought and planning. Aside from choosing the right
classes and keeping your grades up, you should be methodical about
investigating different colleges and applying for admission and financial aid
on schedule. Make a list of questions that you want to ask and be aware
of application deadlines.
Students need to think about the transfer process on an ongoing basis, not
just in their last semester. Visit a transfer counselor on your campus, attend
college fairs and meet with colleges that come to Suffolk, review college
websites and schedule campus visits. It is never too early to begin the process.
Transfer Checklist
p Research potential schools
p Contact school admissions offices to obtain information about their
programs and ask questions that are not adressed on their website
p Make an appointment with a transfer counselor to discuss your findings
and questions you may have
p Narrow your list of colleges to a manageable number
o Visit the colleges—make an appointment to sit down with a transfer
admissions counselor, tour the campus, etc.
o Bring unofficial college transcripts for credit evaluation
o Bring previous year’s tax returns to explore financial aid and
scholarship eligibility
o Bring questions you have about the school, program and
admissions process
p Apply well in advance of application deadlines
o Use when applying to SUNY institutions. With your
Suffolk degree, you can submit up to four SUNY applications for free
o Use to apply to CUNY institutions
o Apply online to private schools directly through their website
o Some schools may require that you apply using the common
application at
p Apply for financial aid and scholarships
p When you are ready to transfer, you will need to have:
o College Transcript(s)
o High School Transcript
o SAT/ACT/AP scores
o DD-214/Joint Services Transcript (military personnel)
o Record of Immunizations
o Letters of Recommendation
(Official Suffolk transcript(s) are available for $15 through the
College’s Cashier’s Office)
p Follow up two to three weeks later to ensure all materials were received