Student Advising

Articulation Agreements

Top 20 Advising Questions

Advising and Counseling

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Admissions

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Prerequisites

New Student Orientation & Registration

College / University Transfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Placement Testing

Transfer Steps

Transfer Students Q&A

Transfer Timeline

Transfer Scholarships

Continuing and Returning Students

Shoreline Transfer Degrees

List of One Year Transfer Courses –“Washington 45”

Transfer Steps

1. Contact your advisor for a preliminary 'unofficial transcript evaluation."

2. Get more details

• Attend a Transfer Fair at Shoreline Community College. For more information contact Advising and Counseling.  
• Attend transfer or information sessions at your chosen university. Meet with advisors and be prepared to ask questions. Questions To Ask University Admissions Representatives. PDF  
• Find out application requirements and deadlines, including:
  • General information about colleges and universities
  • Required GPA Foreign language requirements
  • Foreign Language Requirement. PDF
  • Admission deadlines
  • College / University Transfer Degree Planning Sheets

3. Plan Your Approach

Prepare yourself academically. Make sure you take classes that will be helpful to your success.   Collect materials that you may need for your application(s). These may include:

Transcripts from previous colleges High school transcript Letters of recommendation (give authors at least 3 weeks' notice)

4. Don't Forget Finances

Apply for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible after January 1 in the year you plan to transfer. Complete any other application materials for financial aid at your chosen college, making sure you meet any deadlines.   Look for scholarships a year to six months before you plan to transfer. Resources. Find out about scholarships offered by the college you plan to attend, including application processes and deadlines.

5. Apply!

Application

• Print out the college's application from the internet. Read all directions and make sure you have all required materials to apply. Get separate application materials for your major if needed.

Application Essay/Personal Statement.

• Start working on your essay at least 3 weeks ahead of the application deadline so you will have plenty of time to revise it. Attend workshops at the Writing and Learning Studio that may assist you in preparing a personal statement.

Transcripts.

• You should request official transcripts from Enrollment Services, at least two weeks before the application deadline. Provide the address of the colleges) where your transcript should be sent.

Complete the application

• Send your application with all the required documents before the deadline.

Pay the application fee.

• Most four-year colleges charge around $50 to apply. Ask the university's admissions office if you have questions about paying this fee.