SDV 165 - Transfer Planning

1. Identify the resources available at DMACC to aid in transfer planning.
   1. Explain the role and location of the academic advisors.
   2. Explain the role and location of the Career Center.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to locate and use the advising website.
   4. Participate in a college/transfer/career fair.
   5. Explain the UCT program.
2. Explain the importance of developing a Completion Plan.
   1. Define the term Completion Plan.
   2. Explain the factors that need to be considered when developing a Completion Plan.
   3. List the steps involved in creating a Completion Plan.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Liberal Arts AA/AS degree.
   1. Define the term liberal arts.
   2. Explain the purpose and importance of a Liberal Arts AA/AS degree.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of how the Liberal Arts AA/AS degree transfers to four-year colleges and universities.
   4. Identify reasons to complete an AA/AS degree before transfer as well as reasons to transfer prior to AA/AS degree completion.
4. Define and use articulation agreements and partnership programs.
   1. List the types of articulation agreements: general agreements, course equivalency guides, and transfer plans.
   2. Explain the difference between articulation agreements and partnership programs.
   3. Complete a Course Comparison Worksheet using the articulation agreements.
   4. Explain cross-enrollment.
5. Understand the importance of exploring and considering an academic major prior to transfer.
   1. Identify specific majors with prerequisites
   2. Explain the possible consequences of transferring prior to meeting major
   3. Explain and identify resources to assist with deciding on a major.
6. Use various resources to research & identify colleges that meet specific criteria and goals.
   1. Attend a college/transfer fair.
   2. Utilize college & university websites.
   3. Visit selected colleges of interest and/or communicate with four-year college representatives to research colleges.
   4. Complete the College Comparison Worksheet.
7. Plan appropriate transfer coursework using available resources.
   1. Research prerequisites and degree requirements of four-year colleges/universities for selected major using college websites, college staff, completion plans, and course equivalency guides.
   2. Identify the DMACC courses that will meet the major prerequisites and/or degree requirements for chosen major.
   3. Complete a Course Comparison Worksheet for each college/each major being considered.
   4. Evaluate course work through a Degree Audit.
8. Identify the important deadlines which should be monitored during the transfer planning process.
   1. Utilize and complete the Admission Checklist.
   2. Explain the process/order in which deadlines are typically met.
9. Identify potential adjustment issues transfer students face once enrolled at the four year college/university and explain strategies which can be used to alleviate these issues before and after transfer.
   1. Explain initiatives students can take to make connections before transfer.
   2. Describe college/university programs that are offered to help students make connections.
   3. List and describe ways to facilitate adjustment after transfer.