Do you plan to transfer to a four year college or university?
Sparky's Tip!
Remember!
When thinking about transferring, the question is not "Will my class transfer?"
BUT IS…
"HOW will my class transfer?
Will this class satisfy a requirement or elective for my desired degree?"
If you are planning on transferring from Kirtland to a four-year college or university, we encourage you to meet with a Kirtland counselor or advisor. The counseling office has information available regarding transfer and/or articulation agreements.
Getting regular advisement from a counselor or faculty advisor will help you complete course requirements for a Kirtland certificate or degree and prepare for transfer to the college or university of your choice. Students desiring an appointment with their faculty advisor should contact their specific department.
To meet with a counselor, please call the counseling office at extension 280.
If you are planning to transfer FROM Kirtland, the following steps will be helpful for a successful transfer:
Check your progress toward transferring
- Meet with a KCC counselor/advisor regularly
- If planning to use the MACRAO transfer agreement, make sure you are taking the appropriate courses
- Check transfer equivalencies for the courses you take at Kirtland
- Check for potential articulation agreements available at your transfer college/university
Evaluate colleges
- Attend a transfer open house or meet with college representatives when they visit Kirtland
- Review the Transfer Questions
- Contact the admissions offices at transfer schools and visit the campus
- Bring a copy of your transcripts when you visit the campus
- Students may obtain their unofficial transcript through myKirtland:
- Log on to myKirtland -> click on Student tab -> click on Course History page in the left navigation -> Unoffiicial Transcript portlet -> click on View Unofficial Transcript
- Become familiar with the general education requirements for the college/university
- Become familiar with the curriculum for your advanced degree
Make a decision
- Establish a relationship with the university transfer coordinator
- Keep records of your discussions and copies of correspondence you send
- Be aware of the cost of attendance and information about your program of study
Apply early
- Know your chosen college’s application requirements
- Apply for Financial Aid, listing each institution in which you are interested on your FAFSA
- Inquire about scholarships available to transfer students
- Make housing decisions
- Attend any orientation sessions that are offered by the transfer college/university
Click on the following links to connect with websites that may be helpful in your transfer process:
Michigan College Mall: A listing of all colleges and universities in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Post Secondary Handbook: A portion of the State of Michigan website that outlines general information and programs of study for all colleges and universities in Michigan.
Michigan Transfer Network: A listing of transfer equivalencies by college/university. If you have a question regarding a specific course equivalency, please contact Kathleen Wray, Assistant Registrar, at kathleen.wray@kirtland.edu.
College/University Links: A listing of colleges and universities with direct links to their home page, transfer page, course equivalencies and majors/minors offered.
The MACRAO Transfer Agreement: A link to the MACRAO website that outlines this agreement and shows any provisions (“provisos”) that a particular college/university has declared.
Is there a question you have about transferring that isn’t addressed on our transfer page?
Contact us with your questions or suggestions.
