Riverland Community College

Preparing for transfer out of Riverland

• Call or visit your intended transfer college. You should obtain the following materials and information:
  • College Catalog
  • Transfer brochure
  • Information on admissions criteria and on materials required for admission (e.g. portfolio, transcripts, test scores). Note that some majors have limited enrollments or their own special requirements such as a higher grade point average.
  • Information on financial aid (how to apply and by what date)
• After you have reviewed these materials, make an appointment to talk with an advisor/counselor in the college or program you want to enter. Be sure to ask about course transfer and admission criteria.

Applying for Transfer Admission

• Application for admission is always the first step in transferring. Fill out the application as early as you can prior to the deadline. Pay the application fee if required
• Request that official transcripts be sent from every institution you have attended. You might be required to provide a high school transcript or GED test scores as well.
• Recheck to be certain you supplied the college or university with all the necessary paper work. Most colleges make no decision until all required documents are in your file.
• After the college notifies you that you have been accepted for admission, your credits will be evaluated for transfer. A written evaluation should tell you which courses transferred and which did not.
• If you have questions about your evaluation, call the office of admissions and ask to speak with a credit evaluator.

Your Rights as a transfer student

• A clear, understandable statement of an institution's transfer policy.
• A fair credit review and an explanation of why credits were or were not accepted.
• A copy of the formal appeals process. Usual appeal steps are:
  • 1) Student fills out an appeals form. Supplemental information you provide to reviewers: a syllabus, course description, or reading list can help.
  • 2) Department or committee will review.
  • 3) Student receives, in writing, the outcome of the appeal.
  • 4) Student can appeal decision.
• At your request, a review of your eligibility for financial aid or scholarships.