Students completing a “transfer degree” at Peninsula College and continuing to a 4 year college need to begin planning early. The process starts out with exploration and ends with submitting applications to chosen transfer institutions.
- Join Us at the Peninsula College Transfer Fair!
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Looking to transfer to a new college or explore your options? Don’t miss this chance to meet with admissions specialists and representatives from 15 colleges, including our own PC Bachelor’s degree programs. It’s your opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and start planning your future!
Event Details:
- May 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | PUB, Main Campus, Port Angeles
Not sure what to ask the college reps? Here are some great conversation starters:
- What’s your favorite thing about this university?
- Can you tell me about the social scene on campus? (Feel free to ask about specific clubs or interests!)
- Do you offer majors in [XYZ field]?
- What’s the process for transferring into [XYZ major]?
- How will my credits transfer for my major?
- Who’s the best person to talk to about [XYZ major] at your university?
- What financial aid or scholarships do you offer to transfer students?
- How do on-campus and off-campus housing work?
- What’s the local community like? Is public transportation accessible?
Bonus: We’ll also have a table with PC staff available to answer questions about the transfer process, the Common App, and tips for writing a standout personal statement.
We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, contact Leigh Jewett at ejewett@pencol.edu
Let’s make your transfer journey a success!
Academic advisors can go over the early process with you and give you some great guidance during the first year at PC. When ready to apply to colleges, make an appointment with the Career and Transfer Center to resolve questions or gain assistance with the process of applying and the steps that come after.
Transfer Process:
Transfer Checklist – This general overview will help you become familiar with the process of transfer by checking out the general steps of transferring from Peninsula College to a university or a 4 year college.
Resources:
Many of the following resources will provide you with information about university majors, the process of transferring from PC to a 4 year, transfer institutions in Washington, and how to find a college.
What Can I Do With This Major?
What Can I Do With This Major is a resource from University of Tennesee – Knoxville that provides 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Look up your major of interest and learn a lot. It can help point you in a direction to explore further.
On this site you can search for colleges providing the majors you are interested in.
This packet walks you through the steps needed to transfer to a university or 4 year college. It provides a timeline and then resources on how to choose a college, questions to ask an advisor at the transfer school, and a page to compare colleges.
Washington State Transfer Institutions (not exhaustive list)
The following list is of 4 year institutions in Washington State the accept transfer students from Washington State Community Colleges. It is not an exhaustive list, there are more. Follow the links to see the programs that these 4 year institutions offer.
Washington State Transfer Institutions Contacts
The following list is links connecting you to the 4 year colleges “transfer pages” and contacts. It’s important to have a conversation with transfer advisors at the transfer institutions that you are considering. They are much more knowledgeable about their programs, the prerequisites for those programs, and what the transfer process looks like for them.