Steps to Transfer

7 Smart steps to help you plan

1. Explore 4–year options: institutions, majors and funding sources
   1. In-state public and private institutions
   2. Out-of-state public & private institutions
2. Investigate career interests
   1. Find an internship or volunteer in your field of interest
3. Select university major/program
   1. Select at least 3 colleges to apply
4. Identify requirements for admission
   1. required classes and Grade Point Average (GPA) for university and major admissions
   2. university admissions deadlines for program, financial aid and scholarships
   3. other requirements (example: 100 hours in patient contact setting for nursing)
5. Prepare applications
   1. personal statement
      1. View tips for writing your personal statement.
   2. letters of recommendation
   3. official transcripts
6. Apply for universities admission, financial aid and scholarships
   1. WAFSA, FAFSA and/or CSS (College Scholarship Service) profile
7. Complete application for graduation to earn Highline College degree
   1. View tips for completing your college application.

Learn about the types of transfer degrees.