1. Baltimore City Community College TRANSFER TO A FOUR- YEAR SCHOOL Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

2.  Please apply to more than one school  Why?  Does the school offer your major?  What about your back-up major?  Will your credits be accepted?  Dorms versus off campus housing  Accessible by public transportation  College resources and classroom size  Financial aid packages available  Clubs & Orgs of interest  Special Events CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

3.  Using ARTSYS as a guide… let’s take a look!  http://artsys.usmd.edu/ http://artsys.usmd.edu/  Course equivalency  Transcript evaluation  Recommended Transfer Program  Have you spoken with the transfer counselor at the transfer school?  Ask Transfer Counselor about max. credits accepted  Ask for a tentative evaluation of your credits ARTSYS Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

4.  Go over your plan with someone  Use Education Plan as the starting point in your map, include ARTSYS print out, major options  Take transferable coursework  See counselor often  At least once a semester  Visit campus & classes  Look at the classroom setup  How is the atmosphere on campus  Want to meet with professor? Call ahead and have questions ready  Attend Transfer Day and College fairs Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor SETTING UP A PLAN

5.  Application(s)  GPA  Higher GPA = better financial support from institution  PTK often results in additional aid  2.0- 2.5 admission; 3.0 grants and aid; 3.5- 3.7 total packages  Completed associate’s degree vs. credits  60 credits  12 credits or 24 credits to be considered transfer student  What is the benefit of transferring as a graduate?  Essay  Resume  Letters of Recommendation  Test for certain programs (ex: Nursing, Teaching) WHAT DOES THE TRANSFER SCHOOL REQUIRE FOR ADMISSION? Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

6.  If you miss it you will have to wait!  Know the requirements and deadlines  Application  Early Decision - better to apply here!  This deadline effects LOR, resume, essay, joining clubs, etc.  Scholarships  FAFSA deadline March 1 st !  Schools use different forms in addition (ex: CSS PROFILE) make sure you’re in the know and meet all requirements  Specific aid may have deadlines  Transfer scholarship, presidential award, grants, state aid, STEM, PTK scholarships etc. DEADLINES! Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

7.  ARTSYS  http://artsys.usmd.edu/ http://artsys.usmd.edu/  State Financial Assistance Programs & Applications  http://www.mhec.state.md.us/ financialaid/descriptions.asp http://www.mhec.state.md.us/ financialaid/descriptions.asp  MDCAPS  Transfer Canvas Page Use these sites for planning your academic career, scholarship information, and more! Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor WEBSITES TO KNOW

8.  What do I do about my resume?  Career Development for assistance Rm 110  Include clubs and campus involvement  Why is this important?  Related coursework  Information to help with LOR  How do I get a fee waiver?  Ask! Call!  Financial aid, admissions/recruiter, Transfer Day  When should I apply?  ASAP because aid and admission are first- come first-served QUESTIONS I’M ASKED AND ANSWERS Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor

9.  Is Transfer Day for me?  Yes!  Build rapport and ask questions  Obtain fee waiver/ contact information  Find out about aid  Learn about majors offered and deadlines  Find out which courses transfer  What is ARTSYS?  A database designed to assist students transferring to MD schools determine how a course or program will transfer Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor QUESTIONS I’M ASKED AND ANSWERS

10. Contact Information Ms. Khadijat transfer@bccc.edu ksanusi@bccc.edu 410-462-7497 Student Success Center MNB 20K Ms. Khadijat Sanusi, Transfer Coordinator & Phi Theta Kappa Advisor QUESTIONS?