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Visit maricopa.edu/transfer to learn more about dozens of college and university transfer options including local, out-of-state, public, private, online and onsite degree programs. • Compare colleges by location and size. • Get an understanding of tuition & fees. • Explore degree program offerings. • Find helpful transfer guides for your major. • Access dedicated sites for MCCCD graduates. • Get connected with advisors and faculty.

aztransfer.com saves students time and money with centralized transfer tools that link Arizona’s public and tribal community colleges and universities. • Use the “Get Started” app to plan your transfer. • Learn about the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and Associate in Applied Science to Bachelor of Applied Science (AAS to BAS) transfer opportunities. • Access the Course Equivalency Guide to see how courses transfer. • Search the Exam Equivalency Guide to get credit by test scores. • View Major Guides for your planned course of study.

The Shared Unique Number (SUN) System is Arizona’s new college course numbering system that helps students easily enroll in transferrable courses. • SUN courses have direct equivalency for transfer among Arizona’s public community colleges and three state universities. • SUN courses are listed in your college class schedule, catalog, and online. Transcripts will also list SUN courses. • Visit azsunsystem.com for more information.

On my.maricopa.edu, you’ll find everything you need to get started and stay on track at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Log in to: • Apply for admissions. • Search for classes (“Find a Class” feature, including in-person, online, hybrid, and honors options). • Read course descriptions. • Drop and add courses. • Check your progress toward a degree. • Access your grades, placement test scores, schedule, financial aid status, charges and payments, contact information, transcripts, and more!

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The Maricopa Community Colleges invite you to learn about university transfer and your opportunities to apply your community college credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Check out Maricopa’s transfer event calendar for information on: University Visits Transfer Fairs Transfer Webinars Open Houses & more

Your college website will provide detailed information on transfer advisement and other student services at your campus. If you don’t know your college’s web address, start at maricopa.edu and click on the college of your choice.

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If you are interested in a bachelor’s degree, attending a Maricopa college and transferring to a four-year university provides you with an affordable option. While you can transfer anywhere, the Maricopa Community Colleges have established transfer partnerships with quality, reputable colleges and universities. These university partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing your Maricopa credits. In addition, many university partners offer Maricopa graduates dedicated advisement as well as financial incentives such as tuition and transfer scholarships, waived application fees, textbook waivers, and special tuition incentives for military personnel. The Maricopa Community Colleges have partnerships with the following institutions.

Arizona Transfer System Partners • Arizona State University • Northern Arizona University • University of Arizona

Private, Online, and Out-Of-State Transfer Partners • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Argosy University Arizona Christian University Ashford University Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus College of Art and Design DeVry University Empire State College (SUNY) Excelsior College Grand Canyon University Indiana University East Kaplan University Midwestern University New Mexico State University Northcentral University

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Ottawa University Park University Prescott College Regis University Strayer University University Maryland University College University of New Mexico University of Phoenix University of Texas at El Paso Utah State University Wayland Baptist University Weber State University Western Governors University Western International University Western New Mexico University

Learn more about our partnering universities at maricopa.edu/transfer/partners

Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program If you have decided on a major and plan to transfer to ASU to earn a bachelor’s degree, then the MaricopaASU Pathways Program (MAPP) might be an excellent option for you. This program includes the specific coursework that allows students attending one of the Maricopa Community Colleges to transfer to ASU without loss of credit. Along the pathway, you will earn an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) certificate and a transfer associate’s degree from your community college. MAPPs are available for many of the most popular majors at ASU.

To be eligible for the Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program, you must: • Be currently enrolled at a Maricopa Community College. • Be able to transfer to Arizona State University in the next three years. • Know your intended major.

Student benefits: • Guaranteed admission to ASU degree programs. • Cost-effective pathway ensuring that all of your courses transfer and apply to your ASU degree.

• Eligibility for participation in the ASU Tuition Commitment program for Arizona residents. • Merit scholarships available for students who complete their MAPP with a 3.75 GPA or higher. • Transfer advisement and preenrollment services by ASU transfer staff who visit your community college. Make an appointment with an advisor at your community college. Your community college advisor will explain the MAPP terms and requirements and sign you up for a MAPP. For more MAPP information, please visit: maricopa.edu/alliance

Go where you can maximize your success. Western International University (West) can help you complete your bachelor degree with: • Transfer credit of your associate degree from Maricopa Community Colleges towards

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Your clear path to the University of Arizona begins with making a personal connection. For students transferring from the Maricopa Community Colleges, our Phoenix Office of Admissions is a good place to start. Our Transfer Admissions Counselor can help you find your way when deciding if it’s time to transfer, and clarify the application process if it is a little overwhelming or confusing. If you have already been admitted to University of Arizona, we’ll help you take your next steps to enrollment. You can reach the Transfer Admissions Counselor dedicated to the Maricopa Community Colleges, Brenna Secore, at (602) 3903895 or brennac@arizona.edu. You can also follow Brenna on Twitter at Transfer2UA.

Applying to the University of Arizona

The University of Arizona application accomplishes three things in one. The application is for admissions, scholarships, and your application for the Honors College. You can apply online, or print a paper application at http://admissions.arizona.edu/transfer/transferapplications. Once you have completed the application, you can pay the nonrefundable application fee of $50 for residents or $65 for non-residents by check, money order, credit card, or eligible fee waiver. If you plan to pay the application fee by credit card, it is best to apply online. To complete the application process, you need to submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended, and an official high school transcript if you are under age 22 at time of application. The application usually takes four to six weeks to process, so apply early. To track the status of your application, create a MyUA account at https://arizonaug. askadmissions.net/vip/. After you are admitted, you can take your next steps to enrolling at nextsteps.arizona.edu.

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Ambassador Tours: Take a student-led, 90-minute tour of the University of Arizona. UA Ambassadors are current students who help you get to know our campus the way they know it. UA Class Cats: Join a current student on a visit to a class in a subject that interests you. Class Cats gives you a firsthand look at our top-tier academics in action. UA Up-Close: A full-day campus open house with sessions on academics, financial aid, and making the UA home. Take a campus tour and enjoy lunch on us. Transfer Tuesdays: A half-day event where attendees have an opportunity to receive an instant admission decision and a campus tour, along with information tailored specifically to prospective transfer students. You can RSVP at http://admissions.arizona.edu/transfer/transferprograms-and-events. For more information about visiting the University of Arizona, please visit the following web site: http://admissions. arizona.edu/general/visit-university-arizona.

Once You Are Here The UA Transfer Student Center, part of the Student Transitions Department, works with the Office of Admissions to help your transition to UA go as smoothly as possible. The Transfer Student Center is a welcoming place for prospective and new transfer students seeking information about

enrollment and registration, campus resources or how to navigate campus systems. The Transfer Student Center is located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 402, and is open Monday-Friday from 9a.m. – 5p.m. You can get more information about their services by visiting http://transfer.arizona.edu or contact them at 520-626-6463 or uofatransfer@gmail.com. The Advising Resource Center (ARC) provides advising contact information for new and continuing UA students. ARC is also located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 411. Visit http://advising.arizona.edu for access to academic advisor contact information and major guides. Contact ARC at 520-626-8667 or advising@email.arizona.edu. The Student Vets Center is the central hub of information and a meeting place for student veterans and veterans looking to enter the UA. The Center is located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 404-O, and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website, vets.arizona. edu, has information about resources for veterans and you can contact the Vets Center directly at 520-626-8380 or VETSofc@email.arizona.edu. We’ve got you covered at the University of Arizona from pre-admissions to enrollment and beyond. So, make contact and start your transfer y. process today.

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The Maricopa-NAU Connection The Connection is a strong partnership between the Maricopa Community Colleges and Northern Arizona University (NAU) designed to help you continue your education toward a bachelor’s degree after completing your associate’s degree. This can be done while attending classes at or near a local community college. NAU outreach coordinators and faculty are located on your community college campus to ensure your path to a bachelor’s degree is convenient, flexible, and affordable. You will save on the overall cost of your undergraduate degree by paying lower tuition at your Maricopa Community College. Many NAU degree programs are also available online. To learn more, visit the Connection web site at maricopa.edu/connection. An exciting part of the Connection partnership is Connect2NAU, a joint admission program where you can be admitted to one of the Maricopa Community Colleges and NAU at the same time. You will have access to NAU services such as early advising, NAU Cline Library resources, an NAU email account, student ID and the opportunity to earn up to $4,000 in scholarship funds. Talk with your local NAU

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Academic advisement is a vital resource for students at every stage of their college education. Truly effective advising is a partnership between advisors and students, both pre- and post-transfer. In this collaboration, there are some fundamental responsibilities to consider…

Your advisor should: • Provide professional, friendly, and courteous service. • Clearly communicate program requirements, institutional policies and procedures. • Maintain a broad knowledge base and continuously work to keep up-to-date. • Listen effectively, and ask questions to understand your needs. • Provide appropriate referrals to campus resources. • Work collaboratively with you to develop a clear and comprehensive educational plan (sometimes referred to as a program of study or a semester-by-semester plan). • Encourage and guide you in defining and developing realistic goals. • Help you explore your interests, abilities, and

goals as they relate to academic majors. • Inform you about online resources for academic information and support services. • Be realistically accessible to you: in-person, by telephone, e-mail, or web access, and respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner. • Help you gain the ability to assume responsibility for your educational choices and achievements, and learn from your mistakes or setbacks. • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the institution’s policies and federal and state laws.

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and ask what you should bring. For subsequent advisement sessions, bring degree check sheets, transcripts, and any other materials your advisor provided at prior meetings. • Take notes during your advisement sessions. Make sure you and your advisor are clear on any follow-up tasks you need to do. • Use what you learn from your advisor to better help yourself. Advisors are teachers, and want to empower you to lead the way with your education. Work together on completing tasks and gathering information in order to become more self-reliant as a student. The advisor can assist you with more complex enrollment or academic issues, and you won’t need to wait for them to do things you can do on your own. Still, you should feel free to double-check with your advisor if you are unsure about something. • Ask questions, and honestly answer your advisor’s questions. Understanding each other builds trust in your partnership, which will support your overall educational experience. • Research college and program information to increase your knowledge on requirements, policies, and procedures. Being informed will help you make good decisions and know what you need help with. • Be engaged in the conversation and accept responsibility for your actions as a student. Your advisor wants you to succeed, but cannot make you succeed. Even if you are unsure of yourself or your goals, your advisor needs to know that you value your education and are ready to do your part.

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Transfer Checklist

Arizona General Major and University  Have you submitted your application(s) for admission and Education Curriculum Requirements: all of your official transcripts (AGEC) and Associate  (and any AP and CLEP test Does your major have a second scores) prior to transferring? language proficiency requirement? degree: Have you selected a major 

with an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? If so, have you completed the requirements, and requested AGEC certification on your transcripts?

Have you met with an advisor to  determine your eligibility to graduate at your community college?

Have you submitted an 

application for graduation? Some colleges require separate applications for the AGEC and the associate degree.

Have you completed all the 

Have you checked to see if high 

Will you meet the minimum 

Have you requested that your 

prerequisites for your university program? cumulative GPA for admission into the university and academic program you want?

University Application Process and Transcripts: Have you researched university  admission priority dates and deadlines?

school transcripts and test scores are required?

final official transcripts (from each college attended) be sent to the university after your last semester is completed?

Financial Aid/ Scholarships: Have you submitted your Free 

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date of your transfer institution(s)?

Have you investigated tuition  and fees at the university? (Note: Some programs may require a professional fee in addition to tuition.)

Have you researched 

scholarship opportunities? Be wary of potential scams, as search services should be free of charge.

Living arrangements: Have you decided whether 

you will live on- or off-campus? On-campus housing can be limited and is usually awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The earlier you identify your academic transfer goals, the better. When gathering information, consult a variety of sources - including printed and online resources, college representatives, and other students. Before you transfer to a university, check into the following:

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Financial Aid Basics

for students at the Maricopa Community Colleges Steps to Financial Aid 1. Get your PIN--Personal Identification Number (pin.ed.gov). 2. File your FAFSA--Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov). 3. Apply to college (my.maricopa.edu), take placement tests, and enroll in classes. 4. Apply for scholarships--multiple websites, start with your college’s financial aid website.

Types of aid STUDENT AID

DESCRIPTION

NEED TO PAY BACK?

Federal Pell Grant

Based on financial need determined by federally-mandated formula. Students may be eligible when registered full- or part-time.

No*

Federal Direct Loans

Subsidized (U.S. Department of Education may pay interest while borrower is in school, and during grace and deferment periods.) Must be enrolled at least half-time and have financial need.

Yes

5. Submit all documents requested to financial aid office—check “to do” list and message center (my.maricopa.edu).

Unsubsidized (borrower pays interest over the life of the loan). Must be enrolled at least half-time. Does not require financial need.

6. Read your award letter (my.maricopa.edu) by logging into your student center and clicking on “view financial aid” under the “finances” tab. 7. Accept or decline your award. 8. Complete Loan Entrance Counseling --only if receiving loans (dl.ed.gov). 9. Complete a Master Promissory Note (dl.ed.gov). 10. Receive funds-- refer to your college’s financial aid website and the Maricopa Student Refund Program (MSRP) program information (my.maricopa.edu/refund/). 11. Abide by satisfactory academic progress policies to maintain your financial aid eligibility.

Tips for Transfer Students • Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on January 1 or soon after, for the following academic year. • Indicate your transfer school’s financial aid code on your FAFSA. This can be found on your community college’s financial aid website or the FAFSA website.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Must be Pell Grant eligible and enrolled at least half-time. Awarded first-come, first served to students with exceptional need.

No*

Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (LEAP) Grant

Based on availability and eligibility. Awarded to AZ residents with highest demonstrated financial need. Must be enrolled at least half-time.

No*

Federal Perkins Loan

Low-interest loan to be paid back directly to the college. (Federal Perkins Loans are not available at all MCCCD colleges)

Yes

Direct PLUS Loan

Available to parents of dependent students enrolled at least half-time. PLUS loans are unsubsidized, so borrower is responsible for paying interest. (Direct PLUS Loans are not available at all MCCCD colleges)

Yes

Work-Study Programs

Need-based. Funds earned through part-time employment at the college. Level of funding and number of positions are limited, so early application is important.

Scholarships

Multiple sources. Start with your college financial aid website. Others include: www.fastweb.com www.maricopa.edu/foundation

• Notify your lender that you will be transferring to a different institution. • Complete a loan deferment form unless you plan to start paying back loans right away.

* When in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as institutional terms and conditions.

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Transfer FAQs

What does it mean to transfer?

In a basic sense, transferring is switching from one college to another (which occurs for many reasons), but college or university transfer usually refers to completing your first two years at a community college, then transferring to a university or four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Community Colleges offer associate’s degrees (usually about 60 credits) and certificates (shorter programs) which include just lowerdivision (100 and 200-level) courses. Students transfer to universities or four-year colleges to complete about 60 upper-division (300 and 400-level) credits, and then graduate with a bachelor’s degree (usually about 120 credits total). Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees comprise your undergraduate education. Programs beyond your bachelor’s degree are considered graduate education.

What are my transfer options? There are many universities and four-year colleges to choose from, so start your research as early as possible—even before you start your first year at community college if you can. High school counselors, academic advisors at the colleges, and career services can help you explore program offerings at different institutions. Consider availability of your major and preferred degree, cost, convenience, family and housing needs, and whether you have a preference for online or in-person classes. Tours are available at most colleges, and can help you picture what to expect after you transfer. A couple of excellent websites for exploring transfer options are aztransfer.com and maricopa.edu/transfer.

What if I don’t know my major?

The sooner you decide on a major, or area of study, the more specific you can be when selecting your courses. While you are deciding on your major, consult an advisor and online transfer resources to choose some versatile general education courses that may apply to a lot of majors. Taking a course or two about a major you are considering can really help you think seriously about your career path. It might not seem worth it at the time, but think of it as an investment in your long-term career satisfaction. All ten Maricopa Community Colleges offer career services, such as assessments and internships, that can help you narrow down your options. For more information on Maricopa’s career services, go to: my.maricopa.edu/career-services

How long will it take me to complete a degree?

If you are attending college full-time, associate’s degrees take about two years to complete, and bachelor’s degrees take about four years (two in addition to your associate’s degree) to complete. If you need to take developmental classes for college-level math, reading, and English, repeat withdrawn or failed courses, or attend part-time, it takes longer. It is important to take only what you can manage successfully in order to avoid overloading, and save time and money in the long run.

What if I don’t know if I want to transfer to a university? Research the careers which you are interested in to check the level of education each requires. Some professions require graduate degrees, while for others, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is sufficient. If you are even considering transferring someday, it is wise to select courses that not only meet your associate’s degree requirements, but also fulfill or serve as prerequisites for university requirements.

How do I know if my classes sses will transfer?

The Course Equivalency Guide on aztransfer. ztransfer. com displays how courses transfer between en Arizona’s public institutions, along with providing much more transfer information. Note that at just sn’t because a course is transferrable, it doesn’t owever, mean it is applicable to your program. However, if you want to take a course just for personal onal enrichment, work-related support, or to explore an area of study, it is perfectly acceptable. Since out-of-state and private universities are not listed on the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide, it is harder to know for sure which classes will transfer. In order to get a rough idea of what will transfer and apply to your program, consult an advisor or admissions representative from the fourty year institution, work with your community college advisor, and refer to university e. catalogs and transfer guides as available.

Why are course numberss different at different colleges? leges? Colleges and universities organize their course offerings differently, which can an sometimes be confusing. Based on the data ata in the Course Equivalency Guide and mandated ated by

state legislation, Arizona’s public colleges and universities worked together to develop a new course numbering system to facilitate course transfer in Arizona. This system is called SUN (Shared Unique Numbering). Learn all about SUN and how it can help you plan your education and ensure successful transfer of course credits at azsunsystem.com

When do I start the transfer process?

Submit your university application(s) online about a year before you plan to transfer. You’ll have a good chance of getting the classes you want and have ample time to get everything else done, such as providing transcripts, updating immunizations, deciding on housing plans, buying a parking permit, applying for financial aid, and attending transfer student orientation programs. When you meet with an advisor at the community college to develop or check your semester-bysemester education plan, include notes on when to apply for your associate’s degree and when to apply for admissions to your transfer university in order to stayy on-track.

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