Transfer Frequently Asked Questions
关于转学计划、获得副学士学位和转学协议等基本问题的提问和回答。
Q: People say they are going to “transfer” to another college. What does that really mean?
A: Transferring means leaving MC and enrolling at another institution as a student. You'll no longer be considered an MC student, but rather a student at the other institution. It doesn't matter if you are transferring in-state or out-of-state, or to another two-year institution or to a four-year one. To transfer, you'll need to submit an application and transcripts to the new institution, and be admitted.
问:我应该什么时候开始计划转学?
A: You should start thinking about, and planning, for transfer as soon as you begin at MC. The courses you choose in your first semester are just as important as the class you choose in your last semester, and you'll want to make sure you are taking the right courses. You'll also want to begin exploring transfer options, so you have time to learn when to apply, to visit the school, to take the correct classes, and to understand how much it may cost. To start planning, meet with a counselor or advisor, attend a transfer fair or tabling event, visit a school, or do research online.
Q: How long will it take me to transfer?
A: There is no specific time frame for transferring. Traditionally, a full-time student will take 2 years, or four semesters, to earn their Associate's degree and transfer. This assumes they take 15 credits per semester. However, you should take as long as you need - keeping in mind that it's not about length of time but about the grades you earn, the classes you take, what you can pay and when, and what your life allows. Work with a counselor or advisor to set up a transfer plan that works best for you, on your schedule.
Q: Do I need to earn my Associate's degree before transferring?
A:我们强烈建议你在转学前完成副学士学位。获得学位有很多好处，包括(1)获得独特的奖学金，(2)在蒙哥马利学院学习的成本节省(相对于四年制院校的成本)，(3)在某些情况下，可以放弃普通教育要求。世界杯摩洛哥vs克罗地亚欧赔最重要的是，获得大专文凭意味着你有大学水平的证书——这是许多雇主都在寻找的东西。这是实现更大目标的垫脚石，是一个可以立即带来好处的里程碑。
Q: What do I need to transfer?
A:你需要什么取决于你申请的机构。所有院校都要求你完成申请，并发送你之前就读的所有院校的成绩单。你还需要发送你参加过的AP、CLEP、IB等考试的成绩。一些机构可能会要求一篇文章，推荐信，作品集(特别是如果申请艺术或音乐课程)，许可证，免疫记录，或背景调查。国际学生可能有额外的要求。在成绩方面，你很可能需要至少达到2.0 GPA和24学分才能转学;但这可能不是入学所需要的。请向管委会顾问或有关四年制院校的代表确认入学要求。
Q: What is a transfer agreement and how can it benefit me?
A:Transfer Agreementsare our partnerships with four-year institutions. There are many types of agreements, including:
- Articulation agreements show which courses to take at MC to pursue degree programs at four-year institutions
- Enrollment agreements provide unique benefits to MC students such as guaranteed admission, application fee waivers, special scholarships, or money for textbooks.
- Honors agreements guarantee admission for MC honors students to honors programs at four-year institutions.
Explore all these types of agreements to see what benefits you can use and what pathway you can follow.
Questions and responses about applying to a transfer institution.
Q: Is my admission guaranteed with an associate's degree?
A: Sometimes, it may be. MC has many partnership programs that guarantee admission upon successful completion of the Associate's degree. This includes UMBC, UMGC, UMD, York College of Pennsylvania, and others. The agreements we have, however, may not guarantee admission to a particular degree program. Always check with an MC advisor or the four-year institution's representative to confirm the requirements for guaranteed transfer.
问:我会被马里兰大学帕克分校录取吗?
A: Admission to UMD, or any institution, is not guaranteed. Each institution looks for specific requirements - GPA, number of credits, specific course, etc. - and each student must meet those requirements. For UMD, the majority of admitted students apply by the priority deadline, complete an associate's degree, and have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Exceptions may occur, but the process is very competitive. Remember, having an associate's degree does not guarantee you admission.
Q: What is Maryland residency?
A: Public institutions in the state require students to apply for in-state residency, which is what affords you in-state tuition. This tuition rate is not automatic. The residency application is usually part of the admissions application. It must be filled out to receive in-state tuition. Legally, the burden of proof is on the applicant - all criteria must be met to obtain residency. Certain exceptions are made for service members and their dependents.
Q: What happens if I thought I'd be admitted to an institution, but I wasn't?
A:有时候，学生不能进入他们想上的学校。没关系，总有其他的选择，比如那些滚动录取学生的机构。但是，在你只申请一所大学之前，你应该做好计划——最好申请三到四所大学，这样你就有一些灵活性。而且，这不仅仅是关于录取;不幸的是，经常有学生想去一所特定的学校，但却意识到他们负担不起，他们没有合适的专业，或者他们不能兼职或在晚上参加。与MC顾问或顾问合作，帮助你找到合适的学校申请。
Q: How do I apply to a program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)?
答:要申请USG的项目，请完成您想要就读的机构的入学申请，并在“Shady Grove”中勾选您的课程作业地点。你还需要向该机构提交成绩单。USG只是一个地点;你在当地九所提供课程的机构中学习并获得学位。
问:我如何知道何时申请?截止日期很重要吗?
答:一定要了解你想申请的每一所院校的截止日期，因为每一所院校都是独一无二的。我们在《转移时报》上有一个有用的列表，可能会对你有所帮助。赶上最后期限很重要——这可能是被录取和被拒绝的区别。不仅仅是录取的截止日期，还有奖学金的截止日期、经济援助的截止日期、住房的截止日期、入学确认的截止日期等等。每一个都是独特而重要的。
Questions and responses about how to choose an institution that will work for you.
Q: Do all institutions offer all programs? What about part-time coursework? Online courses?
A: No institution offers it all, so you'll need to do some homework to see if the institution(s) you're interested in have the opportunities you are looking for. University of Maryland, College Park does not offer many online classes. UMGC doesn't enroll international students. UMBC doesn't have a business program. Always check with an MC advisor or the four-year institution's representative to confirm program, delivery, and course offerings.
Q: Why are some institutions considered MC Partners?
答:管委会会审核所有合作院校，以确保学生顺利转学、获得奖学金、找到工作及受欢迎。MC的合作院校已经符合这些要求，MC很乐意向我们的学生推荐这些院校。仅仅因为一所学校不在我们的名单上并不意味着你不能转到它——学生每年转到全国400多所机构——这只是意味着学校没有申请成为合作伙伴或MC找到了担心该机构的理由。
Q: What is the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)?
A: TheUniversities at Shady Groveis a collection of nine state institutions offering more than 70 degree programs for transfer students. Students take 60 credits at MC, then transfer to an institution offering programs at USG. USG is just a location - the courses, professors and your diploma will all be from the institution offering the program. USG also has a library, student services, student groups, a gym, food service, parking, and much more. Representatives from USG are routinely on each of the MC campuses;你可以访问他们了解更多。
问:当我和转学学校的代表谈话时，我应该问什么?
A: There are a lot of great questions to ask transfer representatives, including:
- Do you have my major?
- 入学截止日期是什么时候?
- 我需要申请什么?
- Are financial aid and scholarships available? How and when do I need to apply for them?
- What's life like on campus?
- 住房是可用的吗?
Many representatives will be available at theTransfer Fairs, which you should plan to attend. You'll receive a list of additional questions to ask when you attend.
Q: How can I get more information about a four-year institution?
A: There are a few great ways to learn more about institutions. First, research the institutions online, and call or visit the institutions you are interested in. Second, attend one of the transfer fairs to meet with representatives. Third, review the articulation agreements we have to see if anything pops out at you. And, you can always meet with a counselor or advisor to help you learn more.
问:我怎么知道一所学校适合我?·在选择转学学校时应该考虑哪些因素?
A:只有你才能决定一个机构是否适合你。一定要研究每一所学校，拜访你感兴趣的，并在截止日期前申请。Some factors to think about include:
- Location of Institution - do you want to be close to home, or far away? Do you want to be in a big city or suburbia? Do you want to be in a cold or warm environment? How easy will it be to get home for holidays or breaks?
- Size of institution - how many students should the institution enroll? How big do you want your classes?
- Cost - can you afford the institution? How many loans will you need to take to get the degree? What about paying for housing, food, transportation, books, etc?
- 机构类型——你想参加宗教附属机构吗?还是为少数族裔服务的机构?那公立学校和私立学校呢?
- 职业展望-院校是否提供职业服务?实习机会?学位课程是为现实世界的适用性设计的，还是为研究或研究生院的准备?
- 学生生活——学校有你想要的学生生活吗?你对大型体育节目感兴趣吗?那希腊生活呢?
- Academic Services - what services does the school offer to help you successfully earn your degree? Is there a writing center, tutoring center, disability support, libraries?
There are a lot more factors; in the end, choose the school that makes you feel welcomed, that will help you reach your goals, that will be cost effective, and will encourage you to be your best.
Questions and responses about obtaining a transfer advisor, why it's important, and other advising-related questions.
Q: Why do I need to meet with a counselor or advisor?
A: A counselor or program advisor can help you with many things; but can specifically help you research institutions, determine a degree plan, choose the right classes, and identify resources for academic assistance. Finding the right counselor or advisor is important - and following their instructions is even more important! Always ask for information in writing, and always ask questions if you aren't sure of an answer.
问:我如何知道我的辅导员是谁?
A: You don't have an assigned counselor. Log ontoStarfishto set up an appointment with a counselor that fits your needs. Your program advisor is by your major, you can find a list of thosecontacts here.
Q: What's the job outlook for my major?
A: MC utilizes theCareer Coachnew window该项目可以让你了解蒙哥马利县附近地区的就业前景。该网站将帮助你缩小可能的主要选择范围，查看平均工资和起薪，以及查看该领域目前有多少职位空缺。
Q: What is MTAP? R2R? Bee Line?
A: MC has partnership programs with multiple four-year institutions to help you apply early, take classes, and even obtain guaranteed admission. Learn more by visiting ourpartnership page.
Questions and responses about transferring credit to another institution, including looking up course equivalencies.
问:我如何知道我的哪些课程将转学?
A:了解你的课程是否会转学的最好方法是咨询辅导员或顾问。他们将向您展示许多我们必须确定课程等效的工具，包括我们的发音协议，ARTSYS, UMD的TCE程序，等等。These sites are linked on theCourse Equivalenciespage.
Q: What is ARTSYS?
A:ARTSYSnew windowis the online database that tells you how courses transfer between Maryland institutions. All MD community colleges, public institutions and many MD private institutions are in ARTSYS. You can see course equivalencies, which courses to take to transfer, and search for majors in the state. Important note: do NOT follow the red general education links on the RTPs. They do not apply to MC's associate degrees. ARTSYS should be used in consultation with a counselor or advisor.
Q: Will all my courses transfer?
A: By working with an MC advisor, you'll maximize the number of credits that will transfer. A counselor or advisor can help you select the right courses to take to meet general education requirements, program requirements and/or graduation requirements both at MC and at the four-year institution of your choice. It's possible, however, that not all your credits will transfer and or apply to your degree program. Remedial education and internships often don't transfer. Most institutions only accept up to 60 credits from a community college, so anything beyond that won't transfer (if you went to another four-year institution before MC, you may get more credits). Just because a course transfers, that doesn't mean it will apply to your degree, so you may find that you need to take more courses at the four-year institution if you change your major or don't plan accordingly.
问:通识教育课程转学，对吗?
A: Yes, general education courses are usually the most transferable. If you are transferring to a Maryland public institution, state regulation requires that courses designated as general education at MC transfer as general education at the receiving institution. However, it does not mean that the courses need to apply to specific requirements, or specific majors. You must earn at least a "D" or better, (a C- or better for English), and you must meet the same grade requirement as students who started at the institution or if a specific grade is required for the major. Transferring general education courses to a private or out-of-state institution is at the discretion of that institution.
问:我的学分可以在州内或州外转学吗?
A:学分可以转换;每个机构都会做出这样的决定。最好和四年制大学的代表谈谈，看看他们推荐什么课程。
问:如何将主持学分转至其他院校?
A: To transfer your credits, you need to submit an official transcript to the institution.You can request a transcript here. When applying to transfer, you'll need to submit official transcripts from all institutions you attended. You'll also want to send any test scores (AP, IB, CLEP, etc.) and/or your Joint Services Transcript to the institution you are applying to.