Guide to the Transfer Process

I wanted to share some information to help you with the transfer process whether you’re busy working on applications for Fall 2015 or if you’re just beginning to think about next steps.  See the top item for information for next week and then read on for all kinds of information.  Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference!

Tuesday, February 24:

On-Campus Transfer Advising for  University of Maryland, College Park

Jessica Bancroft, Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the College of Education at UMD, will be hosting transfer advising sessions in the conference room inside CALT 115 on Tuesday, February 14 between 11 am and 2 pm.  Visit the link below to register by Monday, February 23

http://bitly.com/transfercp15

General Information

In case you missed the transfer information session last week, check out my presentation here:

http://bitly.com/transferfaq

Virtual Transfer Information Session

I will host two online Transfer Q&A sessions via Google Hangouts.  You can log-in at any time during the session to ask questions.  To participate, please email janagiel@aacc.edu for more details.  In your email, please indicate your preferred session:

Wednesday, February 25 from 8:00 – 9:00 pm

Tuesday, March 24 from 8:00 – 9:00 pm

Transfer Options in Maryland

Not sure where you plan to transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree?  Check out this list of Maryland Approved Programs for teacher certification:

http://bit.ly/TEACHtransfer

On-Campus Transfer Advising Sessions for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Dr. Vickie Williams, Director of Student Services from the Education Department at UMBC, will be hosting transfer advising sessions on March 4 and April 16.  If you are working on your application for Fall 2015, March 4 falls just before their priority admissions deadline.

Register for March 4 at http://bitly.com/umbcmar15 and for April 16 at http://bitly.com/umbcapril

Notre Dame of Maryland University Cohort Program Information Session

NDMU offers a bachelor’s degree program in Elementary Education at AACC.  To learn more about this part-time bachelor’s degree program, be sure to attend the information session on March 12 from 3:30 – 4:30 in CALT 130.  Register at the link below:

http://bitly.com/ndmu15

Campus Visits

You need to visit a campus to make sure it is the best fit for you!  This link has websites/contacts for scheduling a visit:

http://bitly.com/transferdays

Requesting Recommendation Letters & Building a Resume

Some transfer applications require recommendation letters or resumes.  For tips for requesting recommendation letters, visit http://bitly.com/recrecs and for resume suggestions, visit http://bitly.com/teachres

Praxis Information

For more details about the basic skills assessment, visit the website below:

http://www.aacc.edu/teach/praxis.cfm

For help with registering for the Praxis CORE, visit http://bitly.com/register4core

Graduation Application

If you’re graduating in May, be sure to apply now for graduation!  The deadline is March 1, so don’t delay.

Instructions: https://www.aacc.edu/myaacc/help/file/GraduationApplication.pdf

Transfer Information Session

Thanks to the Student Education Association for sponsoring this event!  Join SEA today at http://bitly.com/joinsea.

Join us if you plan to transfer in Fall 2015

or in another semester or 2 (or 3 or 4!)...

Recommendation Letter Recommendations

Need a recommendation letter from a professor for a transfer application, job opportunity or scholarship?  Read these recommendations first!

Why?

Select someone who knows you well and can best speak to your potential.  An EDU professor would be a good choice when you are applying for transfer because of his/her ability to comment on your academic performance and the teacher dispositions that you possess.          

Who?

When an application calls for recommendation letters, read the information carefully to determine if you need a professional reference from an employer or supervising teacher or an academic letter of reference from a professor.

When?

Once you have determined that an academic letter of reference is required, note the application deadline.  Be sure that when you request a letter of recommendation that your professor has plenty of time to write it.  It is customary to make your request at least 2 weeks before the deadline, but earlier is better!

How?

It’s appropriate to make your initial request for a letter of reference in person or by email.  As clearly and politely as possible, explain what you are hoping to be recommended for and when that letter needs to be submitted.  Once the professor agrees to write the letter, be prepared to follow up by email with all of the pertinent information.

What?

When you send your follow-up email, thank your professor and include the following information to help your professor write a positive and thorough recommendation on your behalf.

•  Information about the program, scholarship, or job opportunity for which you are applying
•  Due date and details about how the letter should be submitted
• The name and address to whom the letter should be addressed
• Your updated resume, including any relevant professional experiences, extracurricular activities, or awards and achievements
• An unofficial copy of your transcript or details about which class(es) you took with the professor if some time has passed
• When possible, a draft of the letter or essay that you are submitting as part of the application process

Ready to graduate?

If you plan to graduate at the end of this semester, be sure to check in with me (your advisor) to make sure you've completed all degree requirements.  Also, don't forget to submit your graduation application!

Here are the deadlines you need to know:

Fall Graduation: Deadline - November 1

Spring Graduation: Deadline - March 1

Summer Graduation: Deadline - July 1

For updated information from the registrar's office, visit http://www.aacc.edu/recreg/graduation/

To submit your graduation application online, follow these steps:

1. Log-in to MyAACC

2. Select the Self Services tab

3. Click on Credit Students and select Academic Profile

4. Click on Graduation Application




















5.  Read the information carefully and click on OK

6.  Choose the appropriate degree program and click Submit