Get an Early Start

The primary reason for early and continuing transfer planning is to ensure that degree program and curriculum are consistent with future career or educational plans. Waiting until the last semester may limit options or result in the loss of credits. Articulation agreements and other partnerships are excellent tools for transfer planning because they provide a course of action for students, including an outline of the most appropriate courses to schedule. Furthermore, some articulation agreements encourage students to continue in the same course of study they started at BCC, while others gear students toward a particular career or educational pathway.

Transfer Planning Timeline

Use this convenient transfer planning timeline to help you determine what to do and when to do it.

0-12 Credits

• Read the College Catalog
• Become familiar with DegreeWorks, CUNYfirst, the CUNY Portal, and OSSES
• Explore career and educational pathways
• Select your degree program
• Read articulation agreements
• Explore Pathways course options

13-24 Credits

• Check for new articulation agreements
• Visit college web sites
• Read the CUNY transfer policy
• Check your progress on DegreeWorks
• Write your resume

25-35 Credits

• Explore transfer options
• Attend senior college open house events
• Begin scholarship search
• Check your progress on DegreeWorks
• Check for new articulation agreements

36-45 Credits

• Complete required mathematics and English courses
• Check your progress on DegreeWorks
• Update your resume
• Apply for scholarships
• Check for new articulation agreements

Final Semester

• Apply for graduation
• Send applications
• Apply for financial aid and scholarships