Plan for a Successful Transfer

Start Early, Stay on Track

Planning your transfer path early can give you an advantage in the next stage of your education. Follow these steps to help you turn what you’ve started at FLCC into the foundation for whatever comes next. This guide will show you how to keep moving forward with purpose.

Four-year colleges typically expect transfer applicants to indicate a major on the application. Clarifying your goals early helps you choose courses that count toward both your FLCC degree and your future bachelor’s.

How to Identify Your Goals
- Reflect on careers that interest you and the bachelor’s degrees that align with them.
- Identify a primary major you’d be comfortable listing on transfer applications.
- Meet with your advisor to discuss interests, strengths, and exploratory coursework.
Exploring your options helps you understand what kind of four-year experience fits your goals, lifestyle, and learning preferences. The more you learn about each college, the easier it is to find the one that aligns with your vision and values.

How to Research 4-Year Schools
- Research colleges that offer your intended major and list their strengths.
- Compare factors such as size, location, campus life, affordability, and transfer friendliness.
- Attend transfer fairs, information sessions, or virtual campus tours to learn more about the program.
Once you have narrowed down where you want to go, it’s time to plan how to get there. Mapping out your coursework early helps you maximize credits and ensures a smooth transfer process.

How to Map Your Pathway
- Meet with your academic advisor to plan courses that fit both FLCC and transfer requirements.
- Review degree pathways, articulation agreements, or SUNY Transfer Paths for your major.
- Use course equivalency tools or consult partner schools about whether specific classes transfer.
College applications are your opportunity to showcase your goals, hard work, and preparedness. Staying organized during this process helps reduce stress and allows you to make a strong first impression.

How to Prepare Transfer Applications
- Mark important application and financial aid deadlines on your calendar.
- Gather materials, such as transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation, before they’re due.
- Apply to multiple schools to keep your options open, and follow up if you haven’t received a response.
Graduating from FLCC and moving on to your next college is a big milestone. Completing your coursework successfully at FLCC helps ensure a smooth transfer to a four-year college. Earning your degree guarantees full transfer of credits and prepares you for what's ahead.

How to Prepare for Graduation and Transfer
- Apply for graduation early in your final semester to ensure you’re on track to finish your degree.
- Review your degree audit with your advisor to confirm that all requirements are satisfied.
- Send your final FLCC transcript to your next college after your degree is posted to finalize your transfer.