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. Articulation agreements are excellent tools for transfer planning. 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.

Note: Students applying to CUNY senior colleges must have completed at least one college-level course in mathematics and English with a grade of “C” or better or must demonstrate college-level readiness based on SAT, ACT or New York Regents test scores.  Students who do not demonstrate college-level readiness are strongly advised to complete mathematics and English courses before their final semester. 

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
• Explore career and educational pathways
• Select your degree program and print your curriculum pattern sheet
• Read articulation agreements

13-24 Credits

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

25-30 Credits

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

35-45 Credits

• Complete required mathematics and English courses
• Check for new articulation agreements
• See academic adviser for pre-graduation audit
• Update your resume
• Apply for scholarships

Final Semester

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

Post Graduation