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Transfer Guide PDF Opens in New Window INTRODUCTION Start here. Go anywhere. You made an excellent decision to begin or continue your studies at LCCC. Whether this is your first semester or fourth, whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and whether you CONTENTS have come to us directly from high Steps to a Successful Transfer....................................................... 2 school or have returned after a break, Choosing a Four-Year College or University ................................ 3 this transfer guide will help you get College Search Resources .............................................................. 4 from here . to there. Financing Your Bachelor’s Degree ................................................ 6 Planning ahead and making good The LCCC Transfer Fair and College Visit Program .................... 8 decisions early will help you better The Important College Visit ........................................................... 9 prepare for a seamless transfer I’m unsure of my major, what courses should I take? ...............10 without loss of time, credit and money. Top Ten Transfer Tips ......................................................................11 Academic Advisors are available to help Navigating the Costs of Higher Education: Top 10 Websites ...13 you define your long- and short-term Your Transfer Timeline ...................................................................15 goals and assist with your academic Reasons for Taking Honors Courses at LCCC .............................17 planning. Transfer services, events Transfer Agreements ....................................................................20 and resources are designed to help Course-to-Course Articulation .............................................20 you navigate the steps and the Core-to-Core Articulation .....................................................20 decision-making process. Program-to-Program Agreements ......................................20 Dual Admissions Agreements................................................21 We wish you success at LCCC and Letters of Intent .......................................................................21 beyond and look forward to working Pennsylvania Statewide Transfer and with you as you achieve your dreams! Articulation Center (PA TRAC) ...........................................21 The LCCC Transfer and University Center ................................. 23 Academic Advising Services Transfer as a Tool for Equity ........................................................ 25 Transfer and University Center Services Choosing a Major ........................................................................... 27 School of Student Support and Success Getting Accepted Into a Selective Healthcare Program ......... 29 Lehigh Carbon Community College Start here | Stay here! ................................................................... 34 PAGE 2 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER Start here. Go anywhere. Step 1: Know Yourself and Plan Ahead! To help decide if a college is the “right fit”: • Take advantage of LCCC’s college fairs and transfer You’ll find if you plan ahead and make good decisions early days. in your college career, you will be in a better position when • Visit schools! (The college visits can’t be stressed enough!) it’s time to transfer. • Schedule an appointment with the transfer admissions • Define your interests and career goals and work with counselor, an academic advisor and financial aid/ your academic advisor who can help with decisions scholarship officer if necessary. related to your major, career, and academic path. • Most colleges and universities offer open house • Utilize FOCUS 2, the online career exploration system, programs which include general information sessions, which is free to all LCCC students. tours of campus, class visits and overnight stays, but • Attend transfer fairs and college visits to help learn many will encourage individual visits as well. about the many opportunities for you as a transfer student from LCCC. Step 4: Getting Organized • Learn about LCCC’s transfer agreements and guides to see how your courses and program will transfer to Once you have your choices narrowed down, pay close colleges and universities. attention to the details of your academic plans: • Attend the job fair and discuss career and major - Complete a letter of intent, if applicable, before earning decisions with your faculty to learn more about the 30 credits. employment opportunities that will be available to you. - Work with your advisor and transfer school(s) to make It’s a good idea to access this information and begin sure you are taking the right courses for your LCCC making decisions ASAP. More resources are described degree and transfer program(s). at www.lccc.edu/transferservices. - Keep your GPA up to qualify for admission to competitive programs and scholarships. Step 2: Choosing the Right Institution - Note deadlines for each school’s admission application, financial aid, scholarships and housing, to name a few. There are many things to consider when choosing which - Read application requirements carefully and be sure to colleges to apply to after earning your associate degree. proofread what you submit. - Location, Size, Cost, Services, Activities, Majors, Housing - Request official transcripts from LCCC and any other These are just some of the factors. Start with a list of what is college attended, as well as high school transcripts most important to you when selecting your transfer schools. when required. Make use of campus and online resources to search for - Complete financial aid and scholarship applications. colleges. Think outside of the box and don’t limit yourself; - Allow extra time to request faculty recommendations you might be passing over some great opportunities. and to write your essays, if needed. - Visit Educational Support Services for assistance with Step 3: Investigating Your Choices essays, if needed. The more information you have about your college choices and the sooner you know it, the easier your Step 5: Staying Organized decisions will be. Once the offers start coming, you’ll need to stay organized to respond to schools in a timely manner. When you have made your final decision (congratulations!) start paying attention to next steps and deadlines regarding deposits, registration, orientation, etc. Don’t forget to apply for graduation from LCCC! This is important for countless reasons. Finally, remember to send your final LCCC transcript at the end of the semester with your final grades. Alvernia University PAGE 3 CHOOSING A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Start here. Go anywhere. Listed below are some questions you may want to consider • What is the reputation of the institution? when choosing what college(s) to apply to: • Is the college accredited? • Does the institution offer the major you are considering? • What is the student/faculty ratio? • What is the geographic location you prefer? • Is special help available if needed? • What are the admissions requirements? • What size student body are you looking for? • What is the cost of tuition and fees? • Do you want to live on or off campus? Do you want • Are financial aid opportunities and scholarships guaranteed housing for transfers? available? • Are you interested in fraternity/sorority life? • What kind of support services are available to students, • Do you prefer a private, public or religious college? such as tutoring, counseling, disability support, • Are there particular sports or activities you wish to health-related concerns, etc.? participate in? • Do you want an urban or rural setting? • What else is important to YOU? • Do you prefer a large or small campus? LCCC academic advisors have expertise in helping you • Are you considering completing your bachelor’s degree clarify and prioritize the factors you may want to consider online? in your college search. The New Normal’s Impact on Transfer Rebecca Silver, LCCC Academic Career Advisor As we approach the one year anniversary of the Covid-19 throughout the years as they select schools which are impact, the reality is that the world is a different place than it not easily visited. Fortunately, along with the changes to was last year at this time. We have added “social distancing” education brought on by a global pandemic, there is now and “remote learning” to our daily vocabulary. Prior to Covid, an increased online and virtual experience for getting to when asked how I suggested selecting a transfer school, know a school. Many colleges and universities already I mentioned the usual criteria: Does the school have your included virtual tours, informational videos, and options to desired major? Does LCCC have a transfer agreement in ask questions through a chat feature, but now these tools place? Where is the campus located? How many students are supplemented by online prospective student forums, attend? What is the cost? virtual open houses, and private in-person campus visits. In many cases, alumni and current students also take part While those questions are still first when discussing transfer, in virtual sessions to give a student’s perspective on the there are now additional considerations brought on by a new college or university. normal in education. With many colleges and universities offering an increased online and remote course load, it is Most importantly in my discussions with students, though, important to consider what that means to the education is that only you can determine which criteria are most process. Now,
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