转移计划和资源

It is never too early to start planning for transfer. 事实上, we recommend students meet with a transfer counselor during their first semester of study, if they are planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. While some students begin their education at 哈德逊山谷社区学院 already with a clearly defined transfer plan, 其他人可能不那么确定. No matter where you fall in this continuum, the 职业和转学中心 can assist you in achieving your long range educational goals.

Transfer planning involves a series of steps, and a transfer counselor can help you successfully navigate through this process. Below are some guidelines you can follow for successful transfer to a four-year school.

与转学顾问会面

Even the most independent students can benefit from meeting with a transfer counselor for assistance with various stages of the transfer process. You can meet with one of our professional staff, 一对一的, during a scheduled appointment to address any of your transfer needs. 学生s are also seen on a walk-in basis, pending the availability of a counselor, to answer quick questions related to transfer. To schedule an appointment, stop by the office or contact us by phone.

确定你的职业目标

A preliminary step to successful transfer planning is determining your career goals, since transfer planning is inherently tied into career planning. If you are undecided about a career path, we advise you to begin a self-assessment/career exploration process immediately. You can do this independently 或者在咨询师的帮助下. For additional career information and services, students are advised to visit the 职业和转学中心.

选择专业

Deciding on a major is easier, once you have determined your career goals. However, you will need to consider two questions:

  1. What is the appropriate major at the four-year college to prepare me for my chosen career path?
  2. What is the corresponding Hudson Valley major that will maximize transfer of credits into the four-year program of choice?

Sometimes, the answers to these questions are not as obvious as they would seem.

For example: a student who wants to pursue a bachelor 学位 in accounting. One might assume that the Hudson Valley's Accounting A.A.S. 程序设计是合适的专业. However, in most cases, it is our Business 政府 A.S. 那将是最好的选择, since this program is specifically designed for transfer purposes. 在一般情况下, graduating with this 学位 will assure junior status at a four-year college, regardless of the desired business emphasis (e.g., accounting, marketing, management, or finance). 相比之下，我们的会计A.A.S. program is primarily intended for students who are seeking an entry level position in the accounting field.

选择合适的课程

Once you have selected the appropriate major, you can further maximize transfer of credits through appropriate course selections. 哈德逊山谷社区学院 has many formal 清晰度的协议 四年制大学, and these agreements often detail specific course recommendations (particularly use of elective credits) for optimal transfer. In the absence of such formal agreements, course selections are best determined by consulting with the four-year college of choice. Check with a transfer counselor in our office for advisement in this area.

Transfer and General Education Requirements

Nearly all colleges and universities have predetermined courses that all students are required to complete, in addition to their selected 学位 program requirements. These courses are usually referred to as General Education or Liberal Arts requirements, and typically include courses in areas such as math, 科学, 人文社会科学.

在2000年秋天, the 纽约州立大学 instituted universal General Education requirements for all colleges and universities within the SUNY system. 课程 meeting the SUNY General Education requirements are identified in the 大学目录.

学生s planning to transfer to a private or out of state public college or university are encouraged to come see us, as we do have guidelines for other schools in regards to meeting their General Education requirements.

调查学院/大学

Selecting a transfer college/university requires you to compare your goals and preferences to the characteristics of particular colleges. 学生s often don’t know how to begin the selection process. 记住这一点 just because a school is generally recognized as “good” does not mean that it will necessarily be good for you.

在研究四年制大学时, you will first need to determine whether a given school offers your desired program of study. Other factors to consider in the selection process include location, 成本, 大小, 认证评估, 教师/学生比, 地理区域(i).e., urban, suburban or rural), housing, etc. There are numerous resources available.

转移资源

To assist students with researching transfer opportunities, the 职业和转学中心 maintains an extensive library of college catalogs, 录像和参考书. You can visit the office and utilize these resources independently, 或者在咨询师的帮助下.

There also are numerous online resources available that can aid you in the process of transfer planning. Below is a list of links to external sites that we think are most helpful.

缩小选择范围

Once you have investigated transfer colleges suitable for your desired major, it will be important to narrow down your choices soon for optimal transfer planning. 如上所述, your course selections at Hudson Valley may vary depending on the specific requirements of each transfer institution. It is generally advisable to narrow down your selections to about three to five schools. While one or two colleges may represent your ideal choice, it is important to have a back up plan. Be realistic in your selections, especially in terms of 成本 and GPA requirements. 很明显, the higher your GPA is at Hudson Valley, the more choices you will have in transfer colleges.

如果可能的话, visit the campus of any college you are seriously considering, 和学生交谈, 教师, 招生顾问. Try to decide if you would be happy in this environment. 也, find out if admissions representatives from colleges in which you are interested plan to visit our campus by checking our 事件日历. If so, plan to attend these scheduled visits.

决定何时转学

It is not necessary to complete your associate 学位 before you transfer, but in most cases it is beneficial to do so. The exception to this rule would be those situations where completion of the 学位 would result in a substantial loss of transfer credits. 否则, there are many advantages to completing your associate 学位, 转移前, 包括以下内容:

  • 节省学费
  • 结束感和成就感
  • SUNY application fee is waived (can apply to up to seven SUNY schools for free)
  • 纽约州立大学A级转学保证计划.A. 和一个.S. 度
  • Some colleges will waive their General Education Requirements for students with an A.A. 或者一个.S. 学位
  • Less emphasis placed on high school grades and/or SAT scores for students who completed their associate 学位

确定你的计划

You have done all the necessary planning, now it is time to apply to your chosen transfer colleges. 一般, the time to apply is the semester before you plan to transfer, although you may need to apply earlier 在某些情况下. Since application deadlines can vary, it is important to plan ahead. 除了完成申请, you will need to send copies of your transcripts and, 在某些情况下, 推荐信.

转学和申请过程

Applications for many four-year colleges and universities are available in the 职业和转学中心. These include the general SUNY application, 大多数本地私立大学, and many other colleges in and out of the state. We also have reference books with the addresses and phone numbers of colleges and universities throughout the United States.

在线应用程序
Most four-year schools encourage students to apply online. Check out the links below for online applications to the college of your choice.

当地的大学/学院

我还可以申请吗??
Deadlines for applications can vary, so make sure you inquire early.

发送记录
You will need to send an official copy of your 哈德逊山谷社区学院 transcript to each college/university you apply. Official transcript requests must be made in writing, and are handled through the Registrar’s Office. 点击这里了解更多信息.

CEEB代码
Four-year college applications usually request a CEEB Code for schools previously attended. The CEEB Code for 哈德逊山谷社区学院 is 2300.

其他CEEB代码，请使用 CEEB代码定位器.

推荐信
Some colleges/universities require 推荐信 from applicants. It is usually best to obtain these from a few of your instructors, 了解你的教练或顾问. 记住这一点, while most 教师 would be glad to assist you in this process, 他们的日程安排很忙. 所以，不要等到最后一刻! Allow at least two weeks to receive a letter of recommendation from the time of your request.

保持联系

职业和转学中心
Siek校园中心290室
(518) 629-7326

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