The Transfer Process

Estimated time for lesson: 10 minutes

NOTES FOR INSTRUCTOR:
The transfer process can be very confusing and even daunting for students. Many students don’t know how it works or what it means to transfer. This lesson can be extended to discuss the benefits of the Mass Transfer program. Furthermore, many students don’t think they can or should transfer. This lesson can also be extended to encourage students to continue their education beyond the associate’s level. Many students might not think a bachelor’s degree is attainable because they haven’t had anyone tell them they are able to achieve it, believe they can achieve it, and help guide them to achieving it.

MINI-LESSON: THE TRANSFER PROCESS
I. Show of hands… How many of you are planning to transfer to a bachelor’s program? Those of you who raised your hands, I want to tell you some important information about the transfer process.
a. Your should meet with an advisor in the Academic Career and Transfer center to discuss your goals with transferring
b. There is a Transfer Advisor whose specific role is to help students navigate and manage the transfer process.

II. I’m going to give you some basic information on how to transfer:
a. If you do not plan on completing your associates degree, OR if you do, but you plan on transferring to a private or out-of-state school:

  • You will need to apply directly to the schools you want to attend by going to their website or contacting their admissions department

b. If you plan on completing your associate’s degree AND if you are in a Mass Transfer linked program:

  • You can apply to transfer using the Mass Transfer Application. This application is located in the Student Information Center
  • The deadline to apply for the Fall is February 15
  • The deadline to apply for the Spring is October 15
  • The Application is FREE
  • There a lots of great benefits to the Mass Transfer program. Visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer/ or talk to your advisor

III. If you are unsure of what type of program you are or if you don’t know where you want to transfer, talk to your advisor or the Transfer Advisor.
a. Call 1-800-818-3434 and ask a member in the call center to make an appointment with the Transfer Advisor on either the Bedford or Lowell campuses