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Sail on to the university or college of your
choice
The Transfer Process
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• Transferring from DSC to a 4-year college
  or university may seem overwhelming and
  confusing however, by following the guidelines
  and suggestions provided here, the process will
  be smooth and efficient.

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• More than 50 of students in upper-division
  courses at Florida's universities are community
  college transfers.
• Completion of an AA degree guarantees admission
  to a Florida 4-year institution but does not
  guarantee admission to all programs at all
  universities.
• SSS Transfer Counselor (Vanessa Bouey) will
  ensure students complete each universitys
  required courses and other criteria for entry
  into the desired program(s).
• Telephone [phone]
• Building 500, Office 110

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What do I need to complete at DSC prior to my
4-year Transfer?

• Meet Associate of Arts Degree Requirements
• Complete Program Prerequisites as required by
  the 4-year school
• Secure Official Transcripts

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Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

• Sixty (60) hours of transferable college level
  credit to include
• A) 36 hours of General Education Courses
• B) 24 hours of Electives (transferable)
• C) College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
• All students MUST complete the CLAST or
• CLAST alternatives.
• D) Complete 2 semesters of a foreign language at
  DSC or have completed 2 years at the high school
  level. The 2 semesters or 2 years MUST be in the
  same language.

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Complete Program Prerequisites as required by the
4-year school.

• Important to note
• Prerequisites will vary according to school
  and program, so please see the SSS Transfer
  Counselor, Vanessa Bouey, for assistance.

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Official Transcripts
If you met the foreign language requirements
while in high school, you will be required to
request an Official High School Transcript.
Remember to request a final transcript from DSC,
which indicates an AA has been granted.
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When should the transfer process begin?

• 6 to 9 months prior to your anticipated
  transfer date you should
• Select your major and a choice of 2 - 5 schools
• Obtain admission criteria and required program
  prerequisites
• Familiarize yourself with admissions and
  financial aid dates and deadlines
• Collect letters of references and recommendations
  from instructors and academic advisors
• Prepare an admission essay

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WHAT IS YOUR COLLEGE Major ? Need help?
Consider the following
What are your interests, hobbies and
skills?What are your favorite
courses?Describe your dream job, what college
major will help to achieve it?Are you a people
person or do you prefer to work alone?
Selecting a Major
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Where will I attend college? Points to
consider

• Identify important school attributes
• Large or small campus
• In-state or out of state
• Tuition fees
• Variety of majors
• Extracurricular activities
• Geographic location
• Student-faculty ratio
• Attend SSS campus visit
• Meet with admissions and financial aid
  staff
• Meet with program coordinators
• Talk with current students
• Compare pros and cons of several campuses

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How Will I Pay?

• Grants
• Work Study
• Employment
• Scholarships

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I Have Been Accepted!Now What??

• Complete and submit a Student Health Form. Obtain
  any required immunizations and/or physical.
• Schedule New Student Orientation and pay any
  required fees to reserve your seat.
• Complete Housing application if you plan to live
  on campus.

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I HAVE ARRIVEDWhat do I do next????

• Make a realistic class schedule, allowing 2 to 3
  hours of study for each hour in class
• Make a weekly schedule include your study and
  class times, tests, project due dates, work and
  PLAY time
• GO TO CLASS !
• Dont make excuses, decide what you want to
  accomplish, then start working
• Set Priorities
• Be aware of university calendar dates and
  deadlines advance registration, midterms,
  breaks, holidays, finals, etc.

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Top Ten Issues Identified by College/University
Students(Jane Rhoads and her College Reading
Study Skills classes of Wichita State University)

• Personal responsibility "In college you have
  freedom to do as you please...to go where you
  wish...to do as you wish. Unfortunately, this
  freedom is easily abused. The student carries 98
  of the responsibility and control."
• Class attendance "As a college student, you will
  decide whether you want to go to class or not.
  Being absent will hurt you in the long run."
• Teacher attitudes "Your instructors will not
  hound you to do your work. It's entirely up to
  you." Get to know your teachers. If your teachers
  know you, it will be easier for them to look out
  for you and help you if you're having trouble."
• Types of assignments "In high school we were
  given a homework assignment every day. Now we
  have a large task assigned to be done at a
  certain time. No one tells when to start or what
  to do each day. Once you get an assignment, start
  working on it right away. It takes a daily effort
  to keep up."
• Importance of performance "Don't take your
  courses or studies lightly. The decisions you
  make in college will decide your future, in some
  respects. Remember that you are here for an
  education."

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Top Ten Issues Identified by College/University
Students(Jane Rhoads and her College Reading
Study Skills classes of Wichita State University)

• Time management "The amount of free time you have
  in college is much more than in high school.
  Always have a weekly study schedule to go by.
  Otherwise, time slips away and you will not be
  able to account for it."
• Amount of study "In high school I was a B student
  with out studying. In college I was a C/D student
  without studying. To succeed, you have to study!"
  
• Size of institution/classes "Lecture classes are
  much larger than high school classes. This can be
  scary for a new student."
• Difficulty of college work "College is probably
  going to be tougher than high school. Don't let
  that stop you!"
• Social life "Sometimes it seems harder to make
  friends because of the size of the school. But
  there are a variety of organizations and
  activities. Get involved and meet the people!"

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Effective Study Skills

• Center yourself around your values and
  principles
• Put first things first
• Discover your key productivity periods and
  places
• Look to continually challenge yourself
• Look for better solutions to problems
• Remain motivated and disciplined
• Set specific learning goals
• Remain flexible and creative when designing study
  strategies

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Final Words . . .

• The only person responsible for your success as
  a college student is
• YOU!

And you can achieve it!
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Quiz Questions(Please answer the quiz questions
and give a copy of the answers to a SSS staff
member)

1. Does completion of the A.A. degree ensure
   acceptance to all programs at universities?
2. What do you need to complete before you transfer?
3. What are the A.A. requirements?
4. Do pre-requisites for programs vary from college
   to college?
5. When should you prepare for the transfer process?
6. What should you do to prepare?
7. When choosing a college/university what should
   you consider? What is the advantage of attending
   a SSS campus visit?
8. What should you do once you have been accepted to
   a college/university?
9. Once you enroll and start at the
   college/university what should you do?
10. What are (5) top ten issues identified by college
    students.
11. Which SSS staff member should you make an
    appointment with to prepare for the transfer
    process?