____ Visit your community college advisor or counseling office. 
 
____ Send for transfer information and catalogs from four-year colleges and universities that interest you. 
 
____ Discuss your transfer plans with an advisor or counselor and review books and catalogs from four-year colleges and universities. 
 
____ Find out about transfer requirements and deadlines for your chosen transfer institution. 
 
____ Make an appointment with a department advisor or admissions person at your chosen transfer institution to talk about your major and plan your course of study. 
 
____ Visit the four-year institution(s) of your choice and meet with the people mentioned above. 
 
____ Obtain an application form from your transfere institution(s). 
 
____ Complete and send the application(s) for admission with the application fee(s) - check due dates. 
 
____ Complete and send the required financial aid and scholarship applications along with any additional required documents. NOTE: If an essay is required it is very important that you make a concerted effort to do an excellent job on this requirement. Very often, the essay is the determining factor! 
 
____ Take the ACT or SAT test if it is required and have copies sent to your transfer institutions. 
  
____ Have official community college transcripts (and official high school transcripts, if necessary) sent to the transfer institution. 
 
____ After you are accepted by the transfer institution, request that your transfer credits be certified. 
 
____ Select classes with the help of an advisor at the transfer institution and register (or pre-register) for classes for the upcoming term. 
 
____ Pay fees by deadlines. 
 
____ Participate in orientation programs and buy books and supplies. 

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