As a part of their career planning process, students want to have as much information as possible about specific careers. The Counseling Center maintains an extensive library of materials which provide information on job responsibilities, educational requirements, the type and amount of educational preparation necessary, salary levels and employment projections. Many students at NCCC intend to transfer to a bachelor's degree granting institution after they complete their associate degree. Many more discover that they would like to transfer even though they did not originally intend to do so. There are many factors that must be considered when choosing a next college or university.
Academic program is a primary consideration but so are cost, location, size and campus ambience.
The counselors will assist students with transfer decisions. College catalogs and reference materials are maintained to provide information. A computer information system is maintained to help identify institutions which may be of interest. Representatives of various colleges and universities visit NCCC to speak with students seeking transfer. Admission requirements at colleges and universities vary greatly.