Transfer Information and Advising
To ensure a successful transfer to other institutions and/or specific programs within institutions, it is each student’s responsibility to regularly meet with an advisor and utilize transfer resources. For example, the University System of Maryland (USM) institutions have designated certain programs as Limited Enrollment Programs. These programs differ by institution and may include such majors as business administration, computer science, engineering, teacher education and others. It is critical that students work closely with an advisor and utilize transfer resources regularly to ensure they are meeting general and specific requirements, application deadlines, and other criteria from the beginning of their academic career.
Transfer Services are offered as part of the office of admissions and advising (RCF-242). It provides the following services:
- Transfer Advising and Assistance
- Transfer Website www.howardcc.edu/advising – This website offers access to general information, a transfer activities and events calendar, college and university websites, transfer scholarship information, other online resources, information about articulation agreements, and more.
- Transfer Fairs – The college conducts general and specialized transfer fairs during the fall and winter/spring terms to inform students about their many transfer options. Representatives from a broad range of both public and private, and in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities are available to provide information. Specialized transfer fairs are also held for specific majors.
- Transfer Workshops – Transfer workshops are conducted throughout the year and focus on various topics, including transfer scholarships, transferring as an international student, limited enrollment programs, professional school opportunities, degree completion and others.
- Joint Transfer and Career Programs – Programs are available throughout the year. These sessions focus on specific career fields and related academic preparation, including transfer.
- Transfer Representative Visits – Representatives from individual schools visit the college throughout the year and are available to meet with students on an individual basis.
- ARTSYS – An online transfer system designed to provide guidance to students planning to transfer to public colleges and universities, and several private institutions in Maryland.
- CollegeView – A computer program offering virtual tours of North American college campuses.
- Specialized Transfer Information – Information is available for students with specific concerns or interests, including information for international students, students with disabilities, athletes and others.
- Transfer Institution Visits – Visits to other institutions are organized based on interest and special transfer initiatives.
For further information, visit or contact the office of admissions and advising (RCF-242; 443-518-1220; transfer@howardcc.edu).