MCC Daily Tribune

How to Apply to Transfer to a 4-Year University

Please share with students:

If you are planning to transfer this Spring, now is the time to apply!  All students (even those accepted into 2+2 Transfer Pathways) need to fill out applications. Fall transfer applications are typically due in March. Be sure to check.

There are three steps:

Apply.

• For SUNY, use the SUNY application. If graduating: you can apply to 7 SUNY colleges for free. Make sure you indicate that you will graduate when asked on the application. Click the “Transfer Student Fee Waiver” button under the payment option. Note: SUNY Empire uses a different application. There is a free application code for MCC grads: ECPTRADV (except for nursing majors).
• For Private and Out‐of‐State Colleges: Use the college’s application on their website or a multi-campus application such as the Common Application if you are applying to several schools.

Request that All of your transcripts be sent to the 4 year college.

• MCC official transcripts can be requested via your myMCC account. 

Apply for Financial Aid.

• This may include FAFSA, TAP, Excelsior, and CSS Profile for some private institutions. Apply early. Don't wait to be accepted!

For more information, see MCC Transfer Planning webpages.

Rebecca Mack
Advisement and Transfer Services
11/16/2023