Text Box:      Confused about what classes to take?  Are you taking general education courses but not certain that they will transfer or work towards a degree?                  Advisors and counselors are here to help.  They are your first stop for course selection and transfer information.  Now is a good time to make an appointment with your permanent advisor to review your educational plan.                  Students with 25 or more credits should meet with their advisor during advising week, Nov. 9-16. Students with less than 25 credits should meet with their advisor during “Advising Day” - Nov. 17th.  If you don’t know who your permanent advisor is, stop by Admissions and Records.                  Choosing the right Text Box: classes and making a successful transition to a 4-year college or university involves working with both Grays Harbor College and the institution to which you plan to transfer.                  Many students will earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), or an Associate in Business (A.B.) before transferring to a 4-year college or university. Depending on the degree you choose and the institution to which you transfer, an A.A., A.S., or A.B. will often fulfill all the general education requirements for a Bachelors degree, allow you to transfer a full 90 credits, and give you an admission advantage over students who do not complete a degree at a community college.                  Choosing classes that will work toward a major is important.  An application with Text Box: coursework in an intended major will be stronger than one with less focus.   Work with your advisor or counselor to pick classes to meet your goals.  If you want help picking a major, you can call the Advising, Counseling and Student Support Center to schedule an appointment with a counselor to investigate your options.  538-4099.                  Text Box: What Classes Do I Take? Text Box: Don’t Forget: · Advising Week—Nov. 9-16 (students with 25 or more credits) · Trip to Evergreen State College—Nov. 17. · Advising Day—Nov. 17 (students with less than 25 credits) · “W” Day—last day to drop a class with a “W” - Nov. 17. · Transfer Fair—Nov. 18. Text Box: When is Your Next Date? Text Box:     Don’t let the calendar creep up on you.  If you are planning to transfer next fall it is not too soon to be planning ahead.  Right now is a good time to start investigating your college choices and their respective application processes.  A great way to investigate colleges is by visiting different campuses.  See page 2 for information on free college trips.   Text Box: Fall 2005 applications CWU                         April 1 EWU                        March 1 Evergreen                March 1 St. Martins              March 1 UW            Feb. 15 (earlier encouraged) UW Bothel           Varies by program UW Tacoma         Varies by program WSU                          Jan. 31 WSU Vancouver   Varies by program WWU                         April  1 Text Box:   ·  Apply early for financial aid.  Deadlines vary by college, and some deadlines are as early as Feb. 15th.  FAFSA applications can be submitted starting in January. · Some scholarships for Fall 2005 are due in January.  Start your search early.

 

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WSU Learning Center

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Transfer Fair

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