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Though the Degree and Transfer Center sees an influx of student inquiry from the months of March to May, when applicants typically receive admissions decisions from universities, year-round support and guidance is always offered.There are various services students can utilize at any step of their academic career, said Transfer Center Director Dina Chase.

Information concerning colleges, the application review process, decision notification and re-applying or redirecting applications are just some of the topics the transfer center is well versed in.

“There’s a lot of stuff to think about,” John Mariano, an English major, said. “Even with the Internet, getting all the information I need is hard.”

For students who have not yet applied, the center will also pre-screen transcripts to show degree and transfer status progress.

“It takes a lot off my mind,” said liberal arts major Daniel Gonzalez, who will begin applying for transfer in the fall. “I was able to get a lot of questions answered that would have taken a lot longer to find on my own.”

The best thing students can do during the application and admission periods is to be informed, said Chase. “Waiting is definitely the worst part,” said Sandra Hong, a business major who applied to several Cal State and UC schools. “It sucks.”

One of the most common questions students have for the Degree and Transfer Center about admissions decisions is, “What happens if I am denied?”-to which the answer is twofold.

First, a student can meet with university representatives from the institutions for instructions regarding the appeal process, said Chase, during which the college may reconsider its decision.

Second, students should “Look at other options,” Chase added. “Contact the institutions that have admitted you. These schools are eager to have you on campus, and they should be your new focus.

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