How to Transfer Credits after Attending PVCC
Deadra Miller, online editor
Speaking with a transfer advisor before leaving PVCC would be helpful if one plans to attend a four-year university. At this semester’s Student Success Day, held on Oct. 1, Abby Bullinger, an advisor in the Admissions and Advising Center, set up a table to explain to students the option of transferring to a four-year university after leaving PVCC.
Bullinger said, “Check out all of the agreements, guidelines and possibilities of where and how to transfer after graduating from PVCC.” The website to do this is www.pvcc.edu/transfer.
Bullinger had a busy table at Student Success Day this year because students were not fully aware of what schools PVCC has agreements with and when those deadlines were. Bullinger was adamant in promoting the website because she could not put all of the information needed by students on paper.
On Oct. 2, there was also a seminar held in room M252 to explain the options in greater detail of how to transfer to a four-year university. Admissions and advising used PVCC’s mascot to advertise the event. “Pouncer rode the transfer tornado. Will you?” was used to promote the seminar. Students need to understand that education after PVCC does not end if they do not want it to, therefore, these seminars and workshops are always offered to students at a variety of times.
Student Success Day also included tables from Financial Aid, SGA, Voter Registration, Career Services, and even doughnuts. This year, David Lerman, director of student success and retention, with the help of the other Student Success Advisors, Kristen Holt and Kendra Powell decided to go a different route with food. Instead of pizza, they went with a variety of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
They also spread the Student Success Day events out across two days this semester so that students had a chance to attend if they had class during one of the scheduled dates. The Student Government Association was recruiting for new members during these two days. Financial Aid had riddles that had to be solved in order to receive some of the prizes on their table.
This Student Success Day was unlike any other. Although it was a different type of day, it was promising to be fruitful for the students that attended.
To take advantage of the opportunities offered at the Student Success Day(s), please stop by M132 and schedule an appointment with one of the advisors.
