Wherever your student is on their transfer journey, College Ready is here for you!
There are many reasons students transfer to a new college. They may have started at a community college with a well-considered plan to get some credits under their belt before moving to a four-year institution, or perhaps they wanted to explore a variety of general education courses for a semester or two to help them narrow in on a major. Or they may have started at their dream college just to realize the dream couldn’t be fulfilled there, because career goals or a financial situation changed, or it didn’t feel like the right place for them.
Whatever the reason for transferring, it will take some effort on your student’s part. Finding a new institution that is a better fit, completing the necessary paperwork and applications, and learning the new systems of a new school can be daunting. This book is written by professionals who have worked closely with transfer students at their universities and throughout their careers. The content will help you support your student as they make this transition, find their place at their new university, and work their way towards graduation.
Praise for College Transfer Ready
“Transfer students bring valuable experiences, perspectives, resilience, and hope to campuses, enriching the entire community. This engaging and timely book highlights the critical importance of supporting and investing in transfer students to ease their transition. With thoughtful insights and practical strategies for transfer students, families and supporters, and higher education faculty and staff, this book is an essential resource.”
Dr. Hilary L. Lichterman
Director of Housing and Residence Life, Seattle University
“This resource offers thoughtful questions to consider as you support your student through the transfer journey and practical advice to help families make the most of their transfer experience. It provides families with the tools needed to help their students advocate for their needs, ensuring they not only succeed in their new institution but also grow personally and confidently take charge of their future.”
Evelyn Hernandez, MSW, M.Ed.
Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor, Boise State University
“I appreciate that College Transfer Ready emphasizes the importance of understanding what students missed in a former college experience, and what they hope to find at their new institution. Students are their own best advocates, and this book equips parents with the tools to encourage their students to actively engage with their new institution to create meaningful connections and foster a supportive environment.”
Emilee Simicich
Transfer Admissions Counselor, Boise State University
The Authors
Chelsea Petree, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology
Eric Dusseault, Ph.D., Emerson College
Rebecca D. Leonard, Ph.D., Penn State University
Zoë Segnitz, M.A., Boise State University
Shelitha W. Williams, Ed.D., Rochester Institute of Technology

Colleges, let us help you get parents ready!
College Transfer Ready and the other books in the series, College Ready, Sophomore Ready, Junior Ready, and Post-College Ready will be available for distribution to parents as digital downloads or in print at a deep discount. Learn More