Transfer Planning Steps

• SUNY Program Search Find what SUNY colleges offer the degree you want.
• College Navigator Use to search colleges across the country that offer certain majors.
• Tuition and Fees for NYS Colleges within 100 miles
• Transfer Options for Adult and Non-Traditional Learners

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Colleges and universities want to speak directly with you. Make sure to contact their transfer admission representatives. Many come to MCC campuses to meet you.

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Tools to help you prepare for transfer:

• SUNY Transfer Paths: Find core coursework that will prepare you to transfer to multiple SUNY campuses and see how your credits will transfer
• Transfer Pathway Guides (formerly called 2+2s): Outline optimal courses for obtaining an Associate degree from MCC and transferring to a local 4-year institution for specific majors
• Guides for Specific Careers & Majors: Typical prerequisite and recommended courses for certain careers
• Course Equivalencies: See how MCC courses will transfer to other institutions
• Additional Transfer Agreements: Articulation Agreements and additional advising guides
• SUNY General Education Requirements: See what MCC courses satisfy these required categories

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1. Fill Out Applications
   • SUNY: Use the SUNY application. The application is free for up to seven schools if you are graduating from MCC. Click on "Transfer Fee Waiver for Qualified Transfer Students" on the payment page. (Note that SUNY Empire State uses a different application; they offer a free application code for MCC graduates - except for nursing majors: ECPTRADV)
   • Private and Out‐of‐State: 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.
     • Common Application Video and Guide 
2. Request Official Transcripts
   • MCC Transcripts
   • Additional Transcripts: all colleges attended, high school, SAT/ACT scores (if needed), AP/IB/CLEP scores (if taken)
3. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
   • Financial Aid Application (FAFSA)
   • CSS Profile (required by some private institutions)
   • Scholarship Search Tools
4. Visit our Forms webpage for helpful information including:
   • Application Fee Waiver Requests
   • College Report or Dean's Letter
   • Mid-term Grade Report
   • Reverse Transfer Instructions
   • Writing Essays
   • Requesting Letters of Recommendation

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