Challenges For Transfer Students and How to Over Come

  1. Making new connections: A transfer student may find it difficult to make friends and socialize with peers who have already formed social groups. To overcome this, a transfer student can join clubs and organizations, participate in campus events, and connect with other transfer students to build new social connections. 

 

  1. Balancing responsibilities: A transfer student may struggle to balance their academic workload with personal responsibilities such as work or family obligations. To overcome this, a transfer student can prioritize their tasks, create a schedule that balances academic and personal responsibilities, and seek support from family, friends, or academic advisors. 

 

  1. Navigating financial aid and scholarships: A transfer student may find it challenging to navigate the financial aid and scholarship processes at a new school. To overcome this, a transfer student can connect with the school’s financial aid office, research scholarship opportunities, and apply for financial aid and scholarships as early as possible. 

 

  1. Adjusting to a new environment: A transfer student may find it challenging to adjust to a new living environment, such as dormitories or off-campus housing. To overcome this, a transfer student can connect with their roommates or friends, explore the local area, and seek support from the school’s housing office. 

 

  1. Transferring credits and fulfilling degree requirements: A transfer student may face challenges in transferring credits and fulfilling degree requirements at a new school. For CNU specifically, transferring with an associates degree will eliminate the Liberal Learning that most other students take, leaving the transfer student to make the choice of a major rather quickly. To overcome this, a transfer student can meet with academic advisors regularly, review degree requirements, and explore transfer credit policies to ensure they are on track to graduate. 

 

  1. Adapting to the new academic environment: A transfer student may face challenges in adapting to a new school’s academic rigour, course offerings, and disciplinary policies. To overcome this, a transfer student can attend orientation sessions, meet with academic advisors, and connect with other students to learn about the school’s academic environment.