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steps to successful transfer

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Transfer Student Checklist

  • Participate in an Orientation activity.
    Enroll in COUN 370 - Orientation to College, a .5 unit course or
    Attend a one-hour mini-orientation or
    Complete the online orientation (www.santarosa.edu/orientation).
  • Learn how to be a successful college student.
    Enroll in one or more of the following:
    • COUN 355 - College Preparations Skills (for students in ENGL 305 or ENGL 302)
    • COUN 55 - College Survival Techniques
    • COUN 60 - Effective Study Workshop
    • COUN 60.1 - Overcoming Math Anxiety
    • COUN 60.2  - Math Study Skills
  • Choose a transfer counselor and meet with them regularly.
    For referral and appointments call or go to:
    • Counseling Appointment Desk in Bailey Hall (707) 527-4451
    • Transfer Center in Bussman Hall (707) 527-4874
  • Learn about the requirements for transfer
    Enroll in COUN 80 - Understanding the Transfer Process, a one-unit course,
    visit the Transfer Center Web site at www.santarosa.edu/transfer and
    meet regularly with a transfer counselor.
  • Choose a major. Hint: it’s about what you want to do after you graduate.
    Enroll in COUN 61 – Introduction to Career Development, a 1 - 2 unit course.
    Enroll in COUN 61.2 – Self-Paced Career Exploration, a 1 - 2 unit online course.
    Contact the Career Center in Bussman Hall to meet with a career counselor.
  • Complete transfer level English and math courses early.
  • Choose some target universities.
    Enroll in COUN 80 and visit the Transfer Center to use directories, catalogs, and college search programs.
  • Create an educational plan.
    Enroll in COUN 80 and meet with your transfer counselor.

  • Meet with university representatives who visit SRJC.
    Check with the Transfer Center for a schedule of visiting university representatives or
    visit the Transfer Center Web site, select “Transfer Center Activities” for listing.

  • Attend Transfer Center workshops and events.
    Read The Bear Facts or Pet Tracks college newsletters or visit the Transfer Center Web site for announcements.
  • Visit university campuses.
  • Learn about the application process.
    Enroll in COUN 80 and attend application workshops.

Questions or comments about this page may be sent to: rdelgado@santarosa.edu.