Transferring to Arizona State University from community college?

I'm considering starting at a community college before transferring to ASU. Does anyone know the process for transferring from a community college to Arizona State University? How smooth is the transition?

Transferring from a community college to Arizona State University (ASU) is not only possible, but there are also pathways in place to make this transition as smooth as possible for students. In fact, many students transition from community colleges to ASU each year!

The process starts by making sure that you're taking classes at your community college that will fulfill the general education requirements at ASU. To facilitate your course planning, ASU provides transfer guides and resources like the Course Equivalency Guide to help you determine which of your community college courses will fulfill prerequisites.

Something else important to note is the Major Guides that ASU provides. These are comprehensive guides for each major that can help you choose the right courses at your community college that will count towards your intended major at ASU.

ASU also has a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with several in-state community colleges. The TAG program allows you to reserve a spot at ASU while you start earning credits at the community college. This is a fantastic program if your goal is to eventually enroll at ASU.

As for whether the transition is smooth, it usually is, provided you plan ahead and coordinate with both your current college advisor and the transfer advisors at ASU to make sure you're on track. There may be factors to consider such as adjusting to a new campus size, making new friends, and adapting to the academic rigor of a university, but many transfer students have found the process to be manageable.

The application process for transfer students to ASU involves submitting your application, official transcripts from all colleges you've attended, and paying the non-refundable application fee.

In general, the best advice for a smooth transition is to stay organized, communicate regularly with your advisors, and to start this process early. It's easier to transfer credits as you go along, rather than trying to do it all at once in your last semester.