Transfer out from Riverland

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.