{"id":43,"date":"2022-08-11T15:02:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-04-22T15:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:16:44","slug":"transfer-planning-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-planning-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Planning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a smart start on your bachelor&#8217;s degree!<\/h2>\n<p>Click the headers below for recommendations and resources that will better prepare you for success at ACC and as you plan your future transfer. Download a PDF version this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lwjYjf2m0q1r8IeeG6hs0RJeO33Lu-EW\/view?usp=sharing\">Transfer Preparation Guide<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">What to do when you have between 0-15 hours<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/areas-of-study-advising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area of Study advisor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Declare and verify your major<\/li>\n<li>Use appropriate Area of Study&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/program-maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">program maps<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/university-information-transfer-guides-course-equivalencies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">university transfer guides<\/a>&nbsp;to select ACC courses<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for Transfer 101&nbsp;&nbsp;by filling out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe0stnqnX9CENe_43LCfF4ltMJvhq8ljoUxzHfpUVElsFJ-gQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">form<\/a>.&nbsp;Watch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/use.vg\/bUyezP\">this video<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.<\/li>\n<li>Explore career options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/career-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.austincc.edu\/career<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete the Focus2 (A Career, Major, and Education Planning System)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Research intended transfer destinations using university websites, meetings with university recruiters, and exploring&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Future<\/a>.&nbsp;Keep track using our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/10RUlY-MZm78Bv27T3yta2J8c_7k_9aAif76S56KeMkc\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Research Worksheet<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Pay special attention to application (and major) deadlines &amp; take note of transfer applicant requirements<\/li>\n<li>Attend Transfer Essentials Workshops, Transfer Week events, and other on-campus transfer events:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-events\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"47\">Transfer Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-essentials-workshops\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"40\">Transfer Essentials Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Follow ACC on social media and check the ACC website for events and updates:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ACCTransfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Transfer Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ACCtransfer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Transfer Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ACCdistrict\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin Community College Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Begin financial planning and budgeting so you have a plan to make college more affordable:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Money Management Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">What to do when you have 16+ hours<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16+ Hours<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your major<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/areas-of-study-advising\">Area of Study<\/a>&nbsp;or Faculty Advisor<\/li>\n<li>Continue to use appropriate Area of Study Program Maps and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/university-information-transfer-guides-course-equivalencies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">university transfer guides<\/a>&nbsp;to select ACC courses &#8211; make sure you have the most current version<\/li>\n<li>Connect with universities:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit university campuses<\/li>\n<li>Find out if ACC is organizing university tours<\/li>\n<li>Attend university transfer visits days (ex. Bobcat Days, Aggieland Saturday)<\/li>\n<li>Attend college&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.edu\/transferfair\">transfer fairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Schedule a meeting with a university representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Research intended transfer destinations to find your right fit<\/li>\n<li>Add application (and major) deadlines to your calendar\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take note of transfer applicant requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Attend ACC transfer workshops and events or schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Transfer Specialist\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-events\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"47\">Transfer Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-essentials-workshops\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"40\">Transfer Essentials Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/transfer-team-appointments\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"53\">Transfer Appointments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Academic Preparation<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a Solid Academic Foundation<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize the ACC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/learning-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Lab<\/a>&nbsp;for free tutoring and course assistance<\/li>\n<li>Set up an appointment with an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/academic-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Coach<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enroll in a course that includes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/supplemental-instruction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supplemental Instruction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Consider taking a course offered by&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/honors-program\/\">ACC Honors Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attend office hours with your instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">The Holistic Application<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthen Your Holistic Application<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/internships.austincc.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/internships.austincc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internship<\/a>\u00a0in your intended field of study<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer and participate in service learning and leadership opportunities:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/sl\/\">ACC Student Life<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/servicelearning.austincc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Service-Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/sga\/\">ACC Student Government Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Join&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/ptk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phi Theta Kappa<\/a>&nbsp;(ACC&#8217;s Honor Society)<\/li>\n<li>Get to know your professors &#8211; you may need a letter of recommendation for a future application<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/study-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;study abroad<\/a>&nbsp;opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;ACC&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/calendars\/campus-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workshops<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources<\/a>&nbsp;available to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">The Application Process<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Application Process<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applytexas.org\/\">ApplyTexas<\/a>&nbsp;or university application and submit all required documents before the application deadline<\/li>\n<li>Follow through with all post-acceptance instructions (orientation, advising, registration, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Follow up with the university to ensure your application is complete<\/li>\n<li>Add all school codes for all universities in which you are applying on your&nbsp;financial aid application&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Complete university financial aid process early<\/li>\n<li>Attend ACC financial aid exit loan counseling<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to complete your ACC degree &amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/graduation\/commencement-graduation-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply for ACC graduation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Participate in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/transfer-services\/reverse-transfer\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"60\">Reverse Transfer<\/a>&nbsp;by giving your university consent to release your transcript to ACC on the ApplyTexas admission application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get a smart start on your bachelor&#8217;s degree! 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