Faculty & Staff Resources
Transfer Student Resources for Faculty and Instructors
Transfer students add diversity and vibrancy to the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä community. Help maximize success for transfer students by investing in their stories, experiences and transitions as ²ÊÃñ±¦µä students. Transfer students need the support of faculty and staff to thrive.
Who are our Transfer Buffs?
Transfer students enter ²ÊÃñ±¦µä from various backgrounds and bring unique academic and life experiences.
Transfer Advocate Training
Go a step further by completing Transfer Advocate Training to increase awareness of the transfer student population.
Find detailed information for Transfer Buffs:
- Programs: Explore ways for students to connect with fellow Buffs, find academic support, build experience and excel at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä.
- Resources: Answer students' questions about financial aid, transfer credits, housing, admissions and more.
- Events: Discover events designed for transfer students.
National Transfer Student Week: A national program held annually in October to celebrate transfer students with events. We encourage faculty and staff to volunteer or host an event.
Find information on credit transfers and specific degree resources:
- Transfer Credit Evaluation: Discover whether credits will transfer and how those credits may apply to specific degree programs.
- Community college transfer resources: Students can transfer course work from a community college to their ²ÊÃñ±¦µä degree program. Learn about and the Statewide Articulation Agreements.
- : Students transferring from a Colorado two-year institution to ²ÊÃñ±¦µä may have the option to combine credits and apply them toward an associate's degree.
Faculty and instructors play a vital role in transfer student success:
- Read (Felten, 2021) to learn the five key faculty practices to support student success.
- Collaborate with community college faculty and instructors within your respective fields of study to ensure a smooth pathway for transfer students.
- Ensure curriculum updates are aligned with and included in transfer guides.
- Explore transfer student data and insights to enhance your understanding of the transfer student experience.
- by Dimpal Jain, Santiago N. Bernal Melendez and Alfred R. Herrera (2020). Access a free electronic copy from University Libraries
- , The Global Community for Academic Advising