Transfer Tip #7: Get admitted

Happy Friday! Here's ELife's weekly transfer tip from Dr. Glenn DuBois:

Get admitted. Make sure that you apply to both the institution as well as the program that you want to attend at that institution. If you get admitted to the university, it often does not mean that you are admitted to the specific program that you want to study, like engineering or nursing. Make sure you complete those application materials, too. The deadlines for the university admissions materials and the program admissions materials might be different. Do your research! (Source)

Keep in mind that some bachelor degree programs will not require a separate application.  Be sure to confirm whether or not any additional forms or documents are required for admission into your program of interest. See Transfer Admissions Info for popular institutions that have transfer resources available online.

Also, remember to apply in a timely manner. Some institutions will accept applications on a rolling admissions schedule but to be considered for certain programs with limited space you must follow admissions deadlines. To help you plan a timely, successful transfer see this guide from NOVA's Transfer web site. Also, check out this Transfer Timeline from Collegeboard.com.

Below are upcoming Transfer Events for the month of April. See the full calendar of Transfer Events here.

Monday, April 12
Art Institute of Washington
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Atrium, Seefeldt Building, Woodbridge Campus

Tuesday, April 13
Marymount University - Onsite admissions review
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (*by appointment only)
Transfer Resource Center, CM 327, Annandale Campus

University of Virginia Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Room 315, Howsman Hall, Manassas Campus

Wednesday, April 14
Park University
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Atrium, Seefeldt Building, Woodbridge Campus

Tuesday, April 20
University of Virginia Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Individual afternoon & evening appointments made by email to bblack@virginia.edu.

Wednesday, April 21
Old Dominion University
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Atrium, Seefeldt Building, Woodbridge Campus

Tuesday, April 27
University of Virginia Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Provost's Small Conference Room, CG 202A, Annandale Campus

Thursday, April 29
Art Institute of Washington
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cafeteria, Seefeldt Building, Woodbridge Campus

Update: NOVA has just signed a new agreement with UMUC. More details soon!

Are you following a transfer plan? We want to hear from you. Share your tips, tools and questions by posting a comment.