Transferring to Another Institution

Transfer without a degree is an option for Southwestern students. A student may select a major and transfer school, then take only the specific courses required for that major and/or college. Students in certain majors may need to transfer after one year to take advantage of critical major courses offered in the sophomore year at the transfer institution. When a student opts for direct transfer, Southwestern courses are evaluated and accepted on a course-by-course basis by the transfer institution.

Direct transfer students must meet the transfer schools’ "freshman" or "transfer admission" requirements. Catalogs from transfer institutions contain information about credit hour and Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements, as well as transfer application procedures.  For assistance, contact the University Center at https://www.socc.edu/why-swocc/pathways/university-center/.

Successful Transfer

Success in the transfer process is largely the result of careful planning. It is each student’s responsibility to learn the program requirements of any prospective transfer school and to keep up-to-date on changes in those requirements. Therefore, students should periodically contact the University Center and/or the transfer institution for updates. Prudent use of available resources and advising can help ensure smooth transition to a four-year institution.

Students can benefit from following these tips for successful transfer:

• Plan Ahead: Consider enrolling in HD100 College Success and Survival and/or contact an advisor during your first term at Southwestern to develop an education plan. If you need help with choosing a major or career, consider enrolling in HD102 College Nuts and Bolts or HD208 Career/Life Plan.
• Maintain Contact: Establish early contact with admissions representatives and major advisors at Southwestern and transfer institutions. Keep in touch with them in order to keep up-to-date on major and transfer requirements.
• Know the Rules: Pay attention to GPA and transfer credit policies, application deadlines and both general education and major course requirements of transfer institutions. 
• Confirm Transferability of Courses: Not all 100-200 level courses transfer to all four- year schools. Transfer colleges have the “last say” on transferability. Transfer course policies and articulation information can often be found on the transfer school's registrar or admissions webpage.
• Utilize Transfer Resources: This catalog, the University Center, the Educational Support Programs and Services (ESPS) Office, quarterly Transfer Days and Southwestern advisors are key sources of information and guidance. 
• Ask for Help: Make sure you have current and complete information; ask for what you need to complete the transfer process successfully.

Transfer Problems?

If a student has a problem transferring classes to a college or university, the student should first try to resolve the problem through contact with the transfer institution. Southwestern advisors may be of assistance in such cases.  University Center staff can also assist you with transfer inquiries.

The following degrees are designed with a transfer agreement between Southwestern Oregon Community College and the receiving institution. Students should contact an advisor at their transfer college early on and work with the University Center at SWOCC.

Transfer Degree Guide

Emphasis	Degree or Direct Transfer	Articulated Agreement
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer	AAOT	Eastern Washington University Oregon Public Universities
Business	ASOT-BUS	Oregon Public Universities
Computer Science	ASOT-CS	Oregon Public Universities
Chemistry	AS	Southern Oregon University
Childhood Education and Family Studies	AS	Southern Oregon University
Criminal Justice	AS	Southern Oregon University
Electrical/Computer Engineering	AS	Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University
Fire Science	AS	Eastern Oregon University
Forest Engineering	AS	Oregon State University
Forest Renewable Materials/Advanced Manufacturing	AS	Oregon State University
Forest Renewable Materials/Art and Design	AS	Oregon State University
Forest Renewable Materials/Marketing and Management	AS	Oregon State University
Forest Renewable Materials/Science and Engineering	AS	Oregon State University
Forestry Management	AS	Oregon State University University of Idaho
Forestry Management/Forest Restoration and Fire	AS	Oregon State University
Forestry Management/Operations Management	AS	Oregon State University
Infant and Toddler Development	AAS	Southern Oregon University
Mechanical/Civil Engineering	AS	Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University
Marine Biology	AAOT	University of Oregon
Natural Resources	AS	Oregon State University
Nursing	AAS	Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Transfer Module	OTM	Oregon Community Colleges Oregon Public Universities
Preschool Child Development	AAS	Southern Oregon University