Plan |
| Planning is the key to a smooth transfer.
Starting early will give you time to make the choices and decisions needed in the
process. It is not too early to begin planning during the first semester at Iowa
Lakes. The following checklist can be used as a guide to transfer from Iowa Lakes
Community College. |
Advisor |
| Discuss transferring with your Iowa Lakes advisor or
counselor. Talk about your interests and goals. Ask the advisor/counselor for
any suggestions as they relate to your interests and goals. The Iowa Lakes Career
Planning and Counselling web pages can be helpful in selecting careers or in decision
making. |
Select
Transfer College |
| Select the four-year college(s) to which you may want
to transfer. Research them on the Internet or write for information. Try College Search Sites or Transfer
Guides to begin the search. Also, visit with college representatives when they
are on campus. |
Request
Information |
| Request transfer information, catalogs, and
applications from the colleges of your choice. Some of this information may be in
the counselor's office or library. |
| Requirements
& Deadlines |
| Find out about transfer requirements, application
deadlines, housing applications, and financial aid from the selected colleges. |
| Plan
Iowa Lakes Courses |
| Review your transcript at Iowa Lakes Community
College for courses that will meet the requirements of the transfer college. Plan
the courses that you can take for transfer credit. |
| Visit
the Transfer College |
| Make a visit at the college(s) you have chosen.
For best results, call ahead and make an appointment asking to meet with the
department in which you plan to major. Take notes and ask about courses you should
take at Iowa Lakes Community College. |
| Send
Application |
| Complete and send application for admission, housing,
scholarships, and financial aid. Remember the deadlines! Early registration
may be dependent upon your acceptance first. |
| Send
Transcripts |
| Have your transcripts (academic & financial aid)
sent to the transfer college. You may need to send a high school transcript as well. |
| Attend
Orientation |
| Participate in Orientation / Registration Days at the
transfer college that are usually designed for transfer students. The usual
procedure is to be invited if you have been accepted for admission. |
| Register
Early |
| Register early, check out housing, and talk to the
transfer advisor in you major department. |
| Send
Final Transcripts |
| Have a final transcript sent after completing courses
at Iowa Lakes Community College |
