Boost Your Chances for Transfer Success
 Are you planning to transfer to a four-year university after you leave DCCCD? If so, here are some quick tips courtesy of Gregg Williams, district director, Transfer Services/Articulation and University Relations.
According to Gregg, statistics show that students who transfer have a better chance of successfully completing a bachelor’s degree if they:
- Go to school continuously, taking classes every fall, spring and summer semester. You might be tempted to take a semester off, especially if you’re juggling school, work and family responsibilities. But if you keep going every semester, making steady progress toward your goals, that will help you stay on track.
- Finish the Core Curriculum at community college. Texas law guarantees that if you successfully complete the Core Curriculum at community college, any Texas public college or university will accept it as a block of credit. That means you won’t have to take English 101 again!
- Complete an associate degree. Having an associate degree on your resume can help you get a better, higher-paying job that will help you pay the higher tuition costs at a four-year school. (According to the College Board, in 2005, the median income for high school graduates was $32,200; the median income for associate degree holders was $41,200.)
Want more advice and information about transferring? Check out the Transfer Services Web page. There, you can learn about the key steps to a successful transfer, access tips and tools on our Resources for Transfer Students page and more.
And don’t forget to stay in touch with your academic advisor. He or she can help you choose courses that will transfer and ensure you stay on track toward your transfer goals.
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