I'm planning to transfer from a community college to a four-year university and want to make a smart choice. Which universities are known for accepting community college transfers and providing good support for them? Personal recommendations are welcome!
There are several universities that are particularly transfer-friendly and known for providing excellent support for transfer students. I'll mention a few here:
1) University of California System: The ten UC campuses have strong transfer pathways from California community colleges and have high transfer acceptance rates. The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program offers guaranteed admission to six of the UC schools to students at participating California community colleges if certain requirements are met.
2) University of Southern California (USC): USC has a dedicated office of Transfer and Veteran Student Programs (TVSP) which exists to help the transition for transfer students, with a significant portion of their incoming class every year being made up by transfer students.
3) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill): This university has a Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) that helps ensure admission from partnering community colleges in North Carolina.
4) Arizona State University (ASU): ASU not only has good transfer acceptance rates, but they also have an online tool called the Transfer Guide that allows you to plan your course of study to ensure credits will carry over.
Remember, it's always important to reach out directly to the schools you're interested in to confirm the details of their transfer policies, and if possible, speak to a college advisor or counselor. It's also beneficial to check the availability of resources for transfer students including dedicated advisors, organized orientation programs, and mentored support to help you transition smoothly.
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