Applicants can use this opportunity to provide further information not apparent from their transcripts and other materials. Interviews with transfer counselors may be requested if there are any special concerns about the transfer process. About 4,500 transfer applications are expected for 2000-2001 enrollment for approximately 1,800 vacancies. Each application is reviewed by a member of the professional staff. The primary criterion for transfer admission is the quality of the applicant's academic record.
Competitive majors require prerequisite course work.
Other factors considered include the number of transfer credits, prerequisite coursework, and consistency of academic record. Admission decisions are made beginning in February through June for fall enrollment, and October through December for spring enrollment. Additional transfer information is provided in the admission application and the viewbook. The CTC is a credit transfer agreement which guarantees students a minimum of 60 transfer credits and completion of University of Massachusetts Amherst general education requirements. Associate degrees not conforming to CTC specifications are evaluated based on individual course acceptance.