Steps to Successful Transfer

Participate in an Orientation activity.
Enroll in COUN 370 - Orientation to College, a .5 unit course or
Attend a one-hour mini-orientation or
Complete the online orientation (http://www.mccd.edu/onlineo ).

Learn how to be a successful college student.
Enroll in one or more of the following:
- COUN 355 - College Preparations Skills (for students in ENGL 305 or ENGL 302)
- COUN 55 - College Survival Techniques
- COUN 60 - Effective Study Workshop
- COUN 60.1 - Overcoming Math Anxiety
- COUN 60.2 - Math Study Skills

Choose a transfer counselor and meet with them regularly.
For referral and appointments call or go to:
- Counseling Appointment - Greg Soto (209) 384-6218
- Transfer Center in Lesher Building (209) 384-6239

Learn about the requirements for transfer.
Enroll in COUN 80 - Understanding the Transfer Process, a one-unit course,
visit the Transfer Center Web site at http://www.mccd.edu/Transferctr/ and
meet regularly with a transfer counselor.

Choose a major. Hint: it’s about what you want to do after you graduate.
Enroll in COUN 61 – Introduction to Career Development, a 1 - 2 unit course.
Enroll in COUN 61.2 – Self-Paced Career Exploration, a 1 - 2 unit online course.
Contact the Career Center in Lesher Building to meet with a career counselor.

Choose some target universities.
Enroll in COUN 80 and visit the Transfer Center to use directories, catalogs, and college search programs.

Create an educational plan.
Enroll in COUN 80 and meet with your transfer counselor.
Meet with university representatives who visit Merced College.
Check with the Transfer Center for a schedule of visiting university representatives or
visit the Transfer Center Web site, select “Transfer Center Activities” for listing.
Attend Transfer Center workshops and events.
Read The Bear Facts or Pet Tracks college newsletters or visit the Transfer Center Web site for announcements.

Learn about the application process.
Enroll in COUN 80 and attend application workshops.