Transfer Checklist

Are you preparing to transfer to a four year university? If so, planning for your transition now will guarantee a smooth and easy transition from Gavilan to the institution of your choice. Follow the recommended PLAN FOR SUCCESS:

First Year at Gavilan:

• Meet with a counselor and inform him/her of your intent to transfer.
• Request a current copy of the general education pattern you wish to follow (IGETC or CSU)
• Refer to the Gavilan catalog for course descriptions.
• Begin to investigate possible major choices.
• Develop an educational plan with a counselor.
• Request that all high school and college transcripts be sent to Gavilan.

Second Year at Gavilan:

• Meet with counselor to discuss academic progress and major choice.
• Update educational plan to include major preparation courses.
• Consider participating in student clubs, student government, etc.
• Identify at least 3 universities and check the required major preparation.
• Determine eligibility for an Associates Degree from Gavilan.

Third Year at Gavilan:

FALL SEMESTER

• Meet with counselor to discuss course selections and to review educational plan.
• Verify completion of units, general education, and major preparation.
• Update educational plan, if necessary.
• Apply for scholarships and financial aid.
• Apply for college admissions.

SPRING SEMESTER

• Submit a Gavilan graduation petition.
• Read all of your correspondence from universities.
• Follow university instructions and meet deadlines.
• Keep copies of all correspondance
• Send official transcript showing work completed and courses in progress for spring.
• At the end of the semester, request two copies of your final transcripts (spring grades included) and a G.E. certification. One copy is sent to the university that you plan to attend and the second copy is for you to keep for your personal record.