Located in C-261 The Office of Transfer Services.

Located in C-261

The Office of Transfer Services

Who we are/What we do

Our Mission to help students explore transfer options and provide guidance

on choosing the best public and/or private colleges for their future goals.

Who we are/What we do

Our Goals Students form a strong connection with the Office of

Transfer Services Support students to make the right choices for their

transfer goals

Who we see

Students getting ready for transferStudents interested in transfer (primarily

around 30 credits)

Services we offer

Assistance with early transfer planning CUNY TIPPS - tipps.cuny.edu (Course equivalencies)

What credits from LaGuardia will transfer to other schools

Research tools for transferring to CUNY, SUNY and private schools Collegeboard.com (compare schools by major, size, cost,

selectivity, environment, activities, etc.)Guidance for creating admission packages for

private schoolsFee waivers for SUNY and private schoolsResearch and application assistance for

scholarships

Office of Transfer Services Blog

http://transferexploration.blogspot.com

Forum for student experiencesScholarship announcements and database

CUNY Transfer Application

Deadlines: Fall Semester – February 1 Spring Semester – September 15

Apply early (at least a month ahead of the deadline)

Online application only www.cuny.edu/apply

4 choices Research and prioritize

Decision about 2 months after the deadline

SUNY Transfer Application

Deadlines: Rolling deadline Please check the website for more information

Apply early (at least a month ahead of the deadline)

Online application only www.suny.edu

7 choices Research and prioritize Get an understanding of the environment of the school

(rural/agricultural, city, or suburban area)

Private School Transfer Application

Research deadlines early Start a year in advance Deadlines vary greatly

Get familiar with the Common Application www.commonapp.org

Application checklist Transcripts Mid-semester report Letters of recommendation SAT/ACT Personal statement Extracurricular Activities

Scholarship Tips

Research deadlines early Start a year in advance

Read requirements carefully You may need transcripts, recommendations, essays,

other documentation

Don’t forget LaGuardia Community College Foundation http://www.laguardia.edu/lagfoundation/

Edit, proofread, and have a professor/advisor review your package before submitting

Transfer Programs

A few of the special transfer programs offered by colleges and universities

NYU CCTOP ProgramTufts University REAL ProgramMount Holyoke College Frances Perkins

ProgramSmith College Ada Comstock Program

Contact Information

Cecilia Macheski Faculty Advisor

Bernetta Parson Assistant Director

Elizabeth Carlier College Assistant

Peer Advisors

[email protected]/5185/5685

Room C-261