{"id":3263,"date":"2024-03-19T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T19:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=3263"},"modified":"2025-01-07T12:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:11:13","slug":"college-transfer-resources-for-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/college-transfer-resources-for-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Important College Transfer Resources for Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
Students choose to transfer colleges for many reasons<\/a>, including cost-effectiveness, proximity to home, pursuing a new major, or seeking a better campus experience.<\/p>\n Whatever the reason, transferring colleges<\/a> is more common, normal, and easier than ever before.<\/p>\n However, one common concern among transfer students is access to the academic transfer resources needed to succeed at their new institution. This article will unpack the college transfer resources students should look for when settling into a new school.<\/p>\n Transferring colleges is an important and personal decision that students should not take lightly. Students should assess their current situation carefully and honestly by asking themselves questions<\/a> like:<\/p>\n Students should not feel as though they have to make this monumental decision alone. For guidance and feedback, it\u2019s important to talk to family, mentors, and academic advisors at their current institution and the institution students want to transfer to.<\/p>\n Every college and university\u2019s transfer resources vary, so students should research and talk with a school\u2019s transfer admissions team<\/a> to help them throughout the transfer application and enrollment process.<\/p>\n These advisors are often the most critical resource a student has, as they can guide you through the application and enrollment process, including understanding credit transfer procedures and selecting an academic program.<\/p>\n At 51勛圖厙, the academic transfer resources are part of the Heckman Center<\/a>. Whatever institution you consider, look for similar resources to support your transfer process.<\/p>\n Tutoring services<\/a> provide personalized academic support by helping students develop effective study strategies, improve critical thinking skills, and master challenging course content. This is especially helpful for transfer students adjusting to a new academic environment.<\/p>\n For example, UB’s Tutoring Learning Center (TLC) supports undergraduate and graduate classroom instruction by providing academic assistance to students through tutoring, workshops, study groups, and supplemental instruction.<\/p>\n Academic advisors<\/a> serve as guides and sounding boards throughout a student\u2019s academic journey.<\/p>\n At 51勛圖厙, this takes place in our Academic Advising Center (AAC), where all undergraduate students, primarily first-year and transfer students, foster academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service.<\/p>\n Our advisors guide students in developing an academic program that aligns with their goals and strengths while exploring their interests, values, skills, and abilities inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n Transfer students should look for the following academic advising transfer resources:<\/p>\n Many schools and universities offer counseling services<\/a> to address and further strengthen their students’ emotional and mental well-being. This support is also beneficial for transfer students who are often moving to a new location and undergoing other significant life changes.<\/p>\n For example, at 51勛圖厙, the Student Support Services Program (SSS)<\/a>, funded by the Federal TRIO programs, helps students through:<\/p>\n Libraries on college campuses offer a variety of resources essential for academic success, including access to databases, journals, eBooks, and streaming video content. Librarians can also provide additional support and assistance in using these resources and conducting effective research.<\/p>\n The Wahlstrom Library<\/a> at 51勛圖厙 offers comfortable, open, and varied spaces for study, collaboration, computing, reflection, and relaxation. It is staffed by professional librarians seven days a week and offers sixty-eight PCs and over one hundred docking stations.<\/p>\n Plus, the Wahlstrom Library Platform is always available and acts as a one-stop delivery mechanism for information. It is accessible from anywhere worldwide, and no additional logins or passwords are needed for students on and off campus.<\/p>\n While the transferring process and being a transfer student can feel daunting, college transfer resources can make sure you have a seamless transition and positive experience at your new school.<\/p>\n By researching available resources at your chosen institution, utilizing support services like tutoring and advising, and connecting with helpful individuals like librarians and advisors, you can set yourself up for personal and academic success at your new school.<\/p>\n Our admissions team at 51勛圖厙 is here to help you find the program that best fits your personal and professional goals and guide you through the transfer admissions process <\/a>from start to finish.<\/p>\n Start your application today<\/a> and join the Purple Knight family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Students choose to transfer colleges for many reasons, including cost-effectiveness, proximity to home, pursuing a new major, or seeking a better campus experience. Whatever the reason, transferring colleges is more common, normal, and easier than ever before. However, one common … Continue reading Important College Transfer Resources for Academic Success<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":3265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[127],"tags":[55,2,164,278],"class_list":["post-3263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","tag-admissions","tag-featured","tag-student-support-services","tag-transfer-students","fallback-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\nWhen should students transfer?<\/h2>\n
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What college transfer resources are available?<\/h2>\n
Tutoring services<\/h3>\n
Academic advising<\/h3>\n
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Plan your transition: Schedule your UB tour!<\/em> <\/a><\/h3>\n
Counselors<\/h3>\n
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Library resources<\/h3>\n
Transferring to 51勛圖厙<\/h2>\n