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Transfer Center

Transfer Degrees: Your Path to a Four-Year College or University

Completing a transfer program at Lower Columbia College gives students a tremendous advantage as they work towards a bachelor's degree. They save money on tuition and housing costs, and have opportunities to explore degree and career options.

Special Transfer Agreements - LCC has partnered with a variety of colleges and universities to make getting a bachelor's degree as smooth as possible. For a complete list see Bachelor's Programs.

Events
Join the Transfer Club!
Meet new people and learn about transferring to a four-year college or university. Trips to various colleges and universities are scheduled each quarter. See Transfer Club for the schedule.
Transfer Fairs held in the Student Center
Transfer Fairs bring 4-year college representatives to you. If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year college, it's a great opportunity to get your questions answered.

Winter Quarter Fair TBA
March 6, 10 am - 1 pm

Spring Quarter Fair TBA
May 3, 10 am - 1 pm

Transfer Degree Options
Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)
Recommended as a starting point for students who plan to transfer but are unsure of their major.
Associate in Arts and Sciences (AA)
For students who are sure of the baccalaureate institution they wish to attend.
Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Built upon the technical courses required for job preparation.
Associate in Sciences - Transfer (AS-T)
Prepares students for upper division study in science-related fields.
Major Related Program (MRP)
Builds on the AA-DTA degree for students in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and the AS-T degree for students in engineering and science-based fields.
Evening Transfer Degree
New! Credits earned entirely through evening classes. Two or three-year completion plan available.
For a complete description of Transfer Options see Degrees and Certificates or LCC Catalog. Students should work closely with their transfer advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend.

Transfer Resources and Links
There are many transfer resources available online. Here are a few recommended by LCC Transfer Advisors.
Fields of Study - programs offered through LCC
Program Cards - fields of study overview
Program Planners - specific course requirements
Transfer Rights and Responsibilities - from the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
Step by Step - Follow this checklist if you plan to transfer to a four-year institution after LCC.
Questions to Ask - What to ask the transfer institution.
Converting Quarter Hours - How to convert quarter hours to semester hours.
American Universities - alpha list of US colleges and universities
College Navigator - find colleges that offer your major.
College Affordability and Transparency Center - find information about tuition and net prices at colleges and universities.
College Board - connecting students to college success and opportunity.
CollegeNET - search for a college, look for scholarships or enter a discussion forum.
CollegeExpress - search for a college, learn about financial aid, and ask advice about the application process.
Embark - helping students through the admissions process
U.S. News & World Report - research the top schools

Equivalency Guides
Links provided by LCC Transfer Advisors for your convenience.
Eastern Washington University - Transfer Guide
Oregon State University - OSU Transfer Course Search
University of Washington - Equivalency Guide for Washington Community and Technical Colleges
Washington State University - Transfer Credit Equivalencies
Western Washington University - Transfer Course Equivalency Guide
u.select - online tool to participating transfer articulation systems - see if your transfer school is listed