Questions for Transfer Specialist Meeting
Application Process
- What are the admission requirements?
- What is the application process and application deadline?
- Are students able to submit supplemental information with the application?
- What makes an applicant competitive?
- What are the major and minors offered in this College?
- Does the U of M offer related majors I should also look into?
Course Transfer & Degree Planning
- How will my credits transfer?
- Are there classes I can take ahead of time at my current school, even if they are not required for admission? Are there classes I should not take prior to admission?
- Are there classes that have to be taken within a certain time period of admission?
- How long will it take me to graduate once admitted?
Finances
- Are there scholarships available for transfer students?
- When/how do I apply for financial aid?
- What is the cost of attendance (including books and other supplies)?
- How can I find an on-campus job?
- Do students in this major typically work while in school? How many hours a week?
Housing
- How can I apply for on-campus housing or find housing near campus?
Planning for Success: Campus Community & Support
- Are there students groups for my intended major? What about groups related to my other interests?
- What career services are available to students?
- Do students in my intended college/major typically do internships? If so, at what point can they do them and how do they find them?
- What tutoring/academic support is available for students?
- How do I get involved in research as a student?
- When is a good time to study abroad in this major? Where do students go? Is funding available?
