Timeline Checklist

The timeline checklist below offers a guide to the transfer process, but every student's experience will be unique! You can adjust this timeline as needed to best support you toward transfer success. If you get confused, reach out to the Jefferson transfer team or the transfer team at the school you hope to transfer to for your next degree.

Timeline Checklist

Before College

• Explore O*NET OnLine and other resources for career and major information.
• Choose your long-term educational/career goal and your intended degree at Jefferson.

Semester 1 (0-15 credit hours)

• Take FYE 105 (if you are not exempt by previous transfer credit).
• Confirm your long-term educational/career goal.
  • Learn about campus resources related to career counseling and degree choice.
  • Take assessment tests and research to identify your majors related to your interests. Try to job shadow and/or volunteer in the career fields that interest you.
• Confirm your intended Jefferson degree choice and make sure it leads to your long-term educational goal.
• Research transfer schools that offer your major.
  • Contact four-year college transfer representatives to explore options and make sure you are taking appropriate courses for your next step. Most area universities have transfer advisors that visit our campus regularly.
• Go to class and make the best grades possible!

Semesters 2 & 3 (16-45 credit hours)

• Choose your intended transfer school(s).
  • Attend transfer fairs, open houses, and arrange for campus tours at schools you are interested in attending. Obtain admission, financial aid, and transfer scholarship information and make note of deadlines. Ask about free application days.
  • Check the Jefferson Transfer events page or newsletter for transfer events, scholarships, and campus visits.
• Schedule an appointment with an advisor at your transfer school to find out more about your major/program and to create a transfer plan. Work with your transfer school advisor to choose the classes or prerequisites you should take at Jefferson to prepare for transfer. Planning ahead can save you time and money later.
• Find out if your transfer school accepts other types of credit, such as military training or professional experience.
• Ask your advisor about taking Metroversity classes.

Semester 4 (46-60 credit hours)

• Meet with a Jefferson advisor and your transfer school advisor to confirm your transfer plans. Apply for Jefferson graduation.
• Watch deadlines and submit applications to your transfer school(s) and transfer program. Submit housing applications and apply for a transfer scholarships.
• Request official transcripts (from current and previously attended schools) be sent to your transfer school. Arrange to have your final transcript sent to your transfer college once you graduate.
• Obtain any transcripts for other types of credit such as AP, CLEP,  or dual credit classes, if accepted by your transfer school.
• Submit your FAFSA form and indicate your transfer school on the form.
  • If already submitted, update your form to include your transfer school.
  • Consult with the transfer school’s financial aid office to transfer any financial aid you already receive and submit any institutional financial aid forms.
• Take any necessary placement exams or proficiency tests at your transfer college.
• Register for classes and attend transfer or new student orientation at your transfer college.

Transfer requires research

• What job do you want to get, and what education does it require?
• Where do you want to go to school, and what do you want to study?
• What classes can you take at Jefferson in that field?
• What are the deadlines for admission, financial aid, scholarships, and housing?