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Mini Guide to Academic Process

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Greetings fellow students!

The Office of Career Development, Transfer/New Start, Scholarship Opportunities and Experiential Learning, helps smooth out the transfer process. There are many Transfer Advisors prepared to assist students with researching senior colleges, exploring transfer options, and answering questions regarding the CUNY transfer application, as well as non-CUNY transfer applications.

Mini Guide to Academic Checklist
Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your degree requirements and progress towards graduation.
Make sure you've completed any developmental courses you may have needed and always be aware of when to register for classes.
Review the academic calendar which consists of important dates and deadline such as:  Last day to withdraw from classes, period to submit change of curriculum form and deadline for filing for graduation.  know how passing and failing grades can affect your G.P.A as well as your financial Aid status.
Meet with a Financial Aid representative for information and questions regarding earned grades that may impact your financial aid status (i.e. WN grade).

Money
Research tuition costs and how to apply for loans (payment plans), Financial Aid and Scholarships that would help pay for the college you are transferring to.
Inquire about the different kinds of Financial Aid available (PELL, TAP, Scholarships, Grants, Work-Study Programs, Student Loans).

Preparing to Transfer Out
Research your intended college or university to make sure it has the major you are interested in pursuing.
Find out if there is an application fee and application deadline. Make sure to fill out the right application and to send your supporting materials (transcripts from every college or university attended, letters of recommendations and essays) etc.
Attend Open Houses and ask about transfer credits, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs, housing, and campus activities.
Attend New Student Orientation at the college you transfer to; this will help introduce you to your new environment.

Remember to visit the Transfer Center as a resource while at Kingsborough!

C-102 * 718.368.5115

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