Probably the easiest student to advise is one who has selected both a major and a transfer institution. For this student, course options are dictated by the program requirements and the general education requirements found in the college catalog.
Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transfer when advising such a student:
| Step 1: | Select courses based on the Transfer Credit Framework | Students who successfully complete courses from the Transfer Credit Framework can transfer those credits to any of the participating colleges and universities and have them count towards graduation. | , the major and the transfer agreement for the student’s major, if one exists. Remind students that PA TRAC is a transfer tool and should be used in addition to one-on-one advising.
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| Step 2: | Check the Transfer Equivalency List | The Search for Equivalencies allows you to search a database of transfer course equivalencies for participating institutions. | to verify that the selected courses transfer.
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| Step 3: | Assist students in registering for courses.
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| Step 4: | Assist the student in creating a Course Equivalency Map | Once your Course History has been entered or imported, the Equivalency Map shows how your courses would transfer to another institution. | for the college or university where the student plans to transfer. Remind the student to update the map at the end of each semester as courses are completed successfully. Note: A Student must have an account and enter his/her Course History | The Course History is a list of all the courses you have taken, including credit and grade information. | in order to create a Course Equivalency Map. | Once your Course History has been entered or imported, the Equivalency Map shows how your courses would transfer to another institution. |
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