At least a semester or two before you plan to transfer, it s appropriate to make contact with the Admissions Office at your intended 4-year school. Usually, they have admissions counselors who specifically work with transfer students. Tell them your plans and goals and follow the advice you are given. Make sure you re aware of criteria you must meet to be accepted generally at the transfer school and also specifically for your major. It can be more challenging, since transfer agreements aren t as flexible in what they allow you to take the first two years.
Proper planning is the key.
If you start your transfer plan early, you can be assured that each and every class will transfer, and the classes you re taking will satisfy requirements for a degree at your 4-year private school. Most private schools want to work with you as early in your career at the 2-year school as possible. Be aware that there is also a very small minority of private schools that greatly discourage transfer. If you happen to choose a school like this, make your decision with your eyes open, understanding all the transfer risks. Because of the large numbers of Minnesota students transferring to 2 and 4-year Wisconsin schools, transfer information is readily available.