• Transfer Guide 2007-2008 (pdf)
• Getting Ready to Transfer (handout)
• Search for a transfer school
• Transfer Fair

• MACRAO Guide
• Transfer Course Equivalencies
• Find a school by major (Career Pathways)

The College Research Center is a self-serve center for transfer college information located in the Counseling and Career Center. The College Research Center contains college catalogs of all four-year Michigan colleges as well as many catalogs of two-year Michigan colleges.

In addition, the Center also has college applications for Michigan colleges as well as print and CD-ROM viewbooks for many colleges and universities.

 Download a Printable PDF Version of "Getting Ready to Transfer" Guide

Freshman Year
0-24 credits

Students enter GRCC

1. Start with AFP placement (if needed) for English, Math and/or Reading.

2. Complete General Education (MACRAO) courses and prerequisites for your major.

3. Not all majors are available at all schools. For assistance in selecting a major, visit the Counseling and Career Center.

4. Identify transfer schools that have the major(s) you are considering.

5. Meet with a counselor to discuss transfer opportunities, majors, and articulation agreements.

6. Meet with college representatives at Academic Advising Day, during a college visit, or make a trip to visit their campus.

7. Request applications, college view books, college catalogs and scholarship materials.

Sophomore Year
25-62 credits

Lower Division Transfer Program

1. Complete transfer applications and have official transcripts sent from all colleges attended. You can request your GRCC transcripts using the Online Student Center.

2. Gather all necessary letters of recommendations. When asking someone to write a letter for you, it is helpful to provide a resume, statement identifying your goal, and copy of your transcript. Also make sure to give them plenty of time to complete a letter.

3. Complete scholarship applications. Many deadlines are January/February for the fall semester but some competitive scholarships can be earlier. It is best to check with your transfer school.

4. Complete the financial aid form and be sure to include your transfer school.

5. Submit housing deposit if needed or arrange for off-campus housing. Deadlines are usually January to March for the fall semester.

6. Attend transfer orientation to prepare class schedule and meet with the major advisor (usually begins in March for the fall semester).

7. Send final transcript upon completion of all courses at GRCC.

Junior
Year
62+ credits

Upper Division options

1. Currently, Grand Rapids Community College has agreements with Davenport University, Ferris State University-Grand Rapids, Northwood University-Grand Rapids, and Siena Heights University for selective majors. Contact the schools to learn about your options.

2. Transfer students will continue to take classes at transfer school.

• Peterson's Guide - college search, test preparation, and financial aid information.

• College Board - college quick finder allows you to search nationwide for a college/university using various criteria: cost, location, religious affiliation, athletics and more.

• U.S. Colleges/Universities - U.S. Universities, Colleges and Community Colleges listed by state provided by the University of Texas at Austin.

• College View Online - career and college-related information.  Includes career center, college search by major or diversity, and financial aid search.

• U.S. News & World Report Education Services -  America's Best Colleges 2006 sortable ranking tables, searchable directory, school comparison tool.

• MACRAO - Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.  Transfer information for schools in Michigan.

• College Board Online Services - College Board tests (SAT, PSAT, ACT, CLEP, AP), college search engine, tips for applying to college.