{"id":46349,"date":"2024-09-18T14:50:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=46349"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T17:28:32","slug":"planning-for-transfer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/advising-and-transfer-services\/planning-for-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
NJ Transfer <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Transfer Timeline<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Share your Success Story!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Transfer Tutorials<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Applying for Transfer FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Guide by Semester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First Semester: <\/strong>Major Choice and Transfer Research<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Choose Your Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Your OCC major should match your interests and be similar to the major at your four-year college. Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your major and degree requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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College Visit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meet college representatives from across the country on the Ocean County College Campus. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transfer Fair<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Colleges and universities will be on the campus mall to discuss transfer opportunities for OCC students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transfer Events<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Attend Transfer Events hosted by partner colleges to help you understand the admissions requirements and process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Second Semester: Stay on Track and Visit Transfer Schools<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Stay On Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meet with an academic advisor to plan your courses.  Consider summer courses to stay on track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Open House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Learn about admissions, scholarships, housing and your major at schools of interest. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Information Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get general transfer information and a tour of the campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ask to attend classes during a visit to meet faculty (Admission representatives can help you schedule)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Third Semester: <\/strong>Select Schools and Prepare to Apply<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Transcript<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Request your OCC transcript<\/a> (usually after you submit the transfer school application)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Personal Essay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Writing Samples take time to prepare; the Tutoring Center<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAFSA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Complete Prior-Prior Year for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/a> (FAFSA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Review Your Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meet with an academic advisor to review your plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth Semester: Complete Applications and Attend Instant Decision Days<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Submit Transfer Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Attend Transfer Events hosted by partner colleges to help you understand the admissions requirements and process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Test Scores?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do you need test scores: ACT, SAT, Praxis Core (Education majors), etc., ask an Academic Advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Free Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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OCC hosts Instant Decision Days<\/strong><\/a> in the Spring and Fall semesters where you can apply to many transfer schools free of charge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Need Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meet with an Academic Advisor to review your plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats, you\u2019ve been Accepted!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Let OCC Know!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Accepted Student Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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These events typically help with your next steps in the enrollment process, and provide opportunities to  meet faculty, staff and students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Financial Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Talk with your new Financial Aid Office at the four-year college to prepare for registration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Your New Advisors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Transfer Orientations are typically offered from April \u2013 July<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Register For Your First Semester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Your advisor can help you decide which classes you need to take in your first semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download Transfer Timeline PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n


Colleges and universities look at several factors when determining eligibility for entrance and financial support, such as grade point average and course selection at the previous institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to ensure a smooth transition is to begin the transfer process as soon as possible. In your first semester at OCC, begin a dialog with Advising and Transfer Services staff about your goals for transferring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transfer Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Choose a Degree and a Major<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The first step to a successful transfer is to choose a major appropriate to your goals. Meet with an academic advisor in your first semester at OCC to discuss your options. If you are undecided, utilize the resources available to you at the Career Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n