Transfer Resource Center

Mission:

The Transfer Resource Center (TRC) serves the transfer-out students at QCC with their preparations for senior college experiences in a variety of academic programs, supports student outreach for transfer awareness, and collaborates with external college partners.

Goals:

• Provide students seeking to transfer after degree completion with assistance and advice

• Increase student awareness of transfer options through collaboration with the Academies and Advising and a range of informational events and initiatives

• Develop and maintain articulation agreements with a range of 4-year institutions that align well with our degree programs and help students transfer successfully

Not sure when you should start to think about where life will lead you after you graduate from Queensborough? Use our Transfer Timeline to help you stay on track.

First semester: 0 to 15 credits

• It's time to start to think about career choices. Consider taking Focus 2 to help you find your career path and make an appointment with the Office of Career Services to understand your results. For more information visit the Career Services website

• Visit CareerTraQ to learn details about job duties, values and salary information

• Meet with your adviser to plan out your sequence of classes. Be sure to ask about Dual Joint Program opportunities and Articulation Agreements with other colleges.

Second semester: 15 to 30 credits

• Look into joining one of Queensborough's clubs, societies or honors societies.

• Start researching colleges and universities you might be interested in. Consider factors such as degree programs offered, location and cost.

Third semester 30 - 45 credits

• Make an appointment with the Transfer Resource Center to discuss transfer options.

• Attend the College Transfer Fair to learn about offerings at 4-year institutions.

• Attend open houses and schedule campus visits.

• Contact the schools you are most interested in to discuss the admission requirements for your major.

• Explore scholarship opportunities and apply prior to deadlines.

Fourth semester 45+ credits

• Apply to attend senior colleges before published deadlines.

• Take advantage of CUNY and SUNY applications where you can apply for up to four CUNY colleges and/or seven SUNY colleges. The CUNY application fee is waived for current Queensborough Community College students. SUNY application fees are waived for graduating students.

• Complete all application requirements (request transcripts, provide letters of recommendation, etc.).

• Clear any holds on your CUNY account which may delay transcripts, impacting your application.

• Apply for financial aid and scholarships

After graduation

• Arrange for final transcript to be forwarded to your new college or university.

• Access instructions on ordering your official transcript

Transfer to a four-year college requires that you complete a transfer application. Check below for details regarding transfer to CUNY, SUNY and Private colleges.

Learn more

Dual Joint Degree Programs allow students to complete their Associate's Degree in the natural and health sciences, business, education, or field of law through courses designed to take advantage of their academic, financial and economic resources. Students will receive guidance focused on their academic career beginning with the Associate's Degree program at Queensborough. Enrolling in a Dual Joint Program guarantees that you will be accepted to the partner four-year college if all requirements are met and the Associate’s Degree completed. (see below for details)

Note: Currently enrolled students who wish to change their program must meet with an Academy Adviser to discuss their program change.

• Business Academy:

  • QCC/John Jay College Dual/Joint Accounting for Forensic Accounting

• Health-Related Sciences Academy:

  • QCC/Hunter-Bellevue Dual/Joint Nursing

  • QCC/York College Dual/Joint Nursing

  • QCC/School of Professional Studies Dual/Joint Nursing

• Liberal Arts Academy:

  • QCC/John Jay College Dual/Joint Criminal Justice

  • QCC/Queens College Dual/Joint Liberal Arts & Sciences in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

• STEM Academy:

  • QCC/York College Dual/Joint Biotechnology

  • QCC/York College Dual/Joint Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • QCC/John Jay College Dual/Joint Computer Science and Information Security

  • QCC/John Jay College Dual/Joint Science for Forensics

A Transfer (Articulation) Agreement is a written partnership that has been established between Queensborough Community College and a four-year college or university. This agreement breaks down what is needed for a successful transfer. It is a guarantee that students’ completed courses will be accepted towards their Bachelor’s Degree at the partner college or university. Visit the Transfer Resource Center for details regarding Transfer (Articulation) Agreements.