By following the Transfer Student Time Line, students should be well prepared for a smooth transfer process:

Transfer Student Time Line

 First Semester: (Fall)

q Meet with your Academic Advisor, learn about program requirements and ensure you are enrolled in the right classes.

q Attend Making Your Credits Count - A First Step Transfer Advising Workshop.  Follow up with your research and also attend a small group working session.

q Sign up for the AdvantageU program (Associate of Arts students).

q Attend the Fall Transfer Fairs to learn about baccalaureate degree programs, collect college materials and get on college mailing lists.

q Earn good grades and enroll early for Spring classes!

 Second Semester:  (Spring) 

q Complete your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.

q Research college majors and contact colleges of choice.

q Attend the Spring Transfer Fairs.

q Connect with your Academic Advisor, the Transfer Coordinator and AdvantageU reps at the Maine universities that interest you.

q Earn good grades and enroll early for Fall and Summer classes!

 Third Semester:  (Fall)

q Narrow down your list of college majors/college choices.  Visit the colleges on your list, considering Fall Open House programs.

q Attend the Fall Transfer Fairs and sign up for individual interviews at CM.

q Gather and begin preparing admissions information:  application and admissions requirements, deadlines, essays, and letters of recommendation.

q Connect with your Academic Advisor, the Transfer Coordinator and AdvantageU reps at the Maine universities that interest you, as well as contacts at all colleges of choice.

q Earn good grades and enroll early for Spring semester classes, checking on graduation requirements for your final semester!

 Fourth Semester:  (Spring)

q Complete your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.

q Complete your applications and mail them off!  Be aware of AdvantageU and program deadlines and be certain to send all materials in a timely manner – applications, fees, transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.

q Meet with your Academic Advisor to complete the Application to Graduate.

q Respond to all college requests for more information regarding your application, financial aid, immunization records, housing/meal plans, student employment.

q  Request final official transcripts to be sent to your college(s) and notify them of your plans.