Get in a Transfer State of Mind

It’s never too early to start planning your transfer to a four-year college. The fall semester is a popular time for transfer fairs; and several are occurring later this month on various NOVA campuses. Attending a fair is great way to “explore” over 60 colleges. View upcoming transfer fair dates at https://www.nvcc.edu/transfer/fairs.html.

Can’t attend one of the transfer fairs at NOVA? Plan a visit to the college(s) you are interested in. Most colleges offer campus tours, appointments with transfer admission representatives, information sessions, and open houses throughout the year. Though, you can find a lot of transfer information on a college’s website, it is not the same as actually visiting the campus to determine if the college is going to be a good fit for you.

If you are planning to transfer to an online college, taking a web tour is a good idea. Check out the academic department webpage for your major, view the curriculum, read the faculty bios, etc. Many online colleges offer virtual information sessions, program-specific virtual events and information, and online admission support.

For more on transfer planning, view the (previously recorded) transfer planning webinar. Request the recording at https://nvcceli.wufoo.com/forms/recording-request-transfer-planning/.

Written by Kim Burkle; NOVA Online Counselor/Assistant Professor