TRANSFER CHECKLIST

Before you come to Tech:

• Be sure to submit your FAFSA by June 30th to quality for loans, work-study, grants, and scholarships. Also take a look at the foundational scholarships offered from Tech and Fastweb.
• Apply for transfer scholarships! For more information click here.
• Submit immunization records documenting two MMR shots to Admissions office! Send your final transcript! Make sure to submit your final transcripts, recent test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or AP/CLEP scores).
• Consider living on campus! Stay in a Living Learning Community - to connect with the community and others who share a common interest. Find more about your housing options here.
• Finalize your class schedule! Set up an appointment to register for classes with your academic advisor when you have 60 credit hours or less (Academic Advising Center - Rothwell 107). If you have 61 credit hours or more, go to the department of your major chosen. Undeclared? Meet with a career advisor to find the perfect major for you.
• Take a look at the Transfer Student Orientation schedule!
• Know about parking and campus safety! Visit Public Safety page for information about parking information, sign up for ATU Alerts, and learn about how to register your bike & vehicle.

 

Academics:

• Let us help you! For students requiring special accommodations, please contact Disability Services. Refer to Documentation Guidelines to learn more.
• Visit Club Pendy! Go to the library circulation desk to check out Gen Ed textbooks. Reserve the different types of Study Rooms. Take advantage of the tutors available in the Library Study Lounge Tutoring Center. (Ross Pendergraft Library - 1st Floor)  Go online to the ATU Library Database page and search through free resources.
• Keep track of important dates by viewing the Academic Calendar for last days to drop, holidays, final exam schedule, etc.
• Jerry Cares! Help keep the campus safe and gain knowledge about how to report sexual misconduct, hazing, alcohol, and drug abuse incidents to the Care Team.
• Feeling blue? Make an online appointment to visit the nurse or counselor in the Health and Wellness Center. Stay healthy! So you can be on top of your classes.
• Struggling with classes? Visit the APEX Tutoring Center.  They offer free one-on-one peer tutoring and Academic Coaching to develop better study habits, time management skills, and more.

 

Get Involved:

• Stay Connected! Follow Arkansas Tech University on Facebook, Instagram, theLink, and Twitter to know about all the latest upcoming events and news.
• Participate in the ELEVATE program and earn a certificate, a commemorative award, and other prizes for completing career related milestones.
• Get Involved with the The Fun Experts! Attend Student Activities Board for exciting FREE events, such as movies, carnivals, comedians, singers, etc. for all Tech students.
• Go Greek! Sign up by visiting ATU Recruitment
• Want to learn about other cultures? Apply for the Global Connect Program for an opportunity to serve as a mentor to international student.
• Need a job? Apply to be a Resident Assistant, an Orientation Leader, a tutor and a team leader on the Student Activities Board. Disclaimer: Deadlines vary each semester..
• Be apart of Tech Traditions! Download the Arkansas Tech Traditions app on your phone. Complete the required traditions and earn a green cord for graduation.
• Want to Study Abroad for a Semester? Reach out to the Study Abroad Office to start the process!
• Participate in the ELEVATE program and earn a certificate, a commemorative award, and other prizes for completing career related milestones.
• Get Licensed with On-Track! This program is designed to encourage students to network socially and experience traditional Tech events. Complete all 7 tracks and earn a chance to attend a free trip! You do not want to miss this opportunity!
• Are you or a family member a Veteran? Go to Veterans Office for benefits (Doc Bryan 104). Also get involved by joining Service Members and Veterans of America (SMVA).

 

Plan ahead:

• Find your path for the future with Career Services! Need help perfecting your resume, preparing for an interview, a major perfect for you, or preparing for graduate school? Make an appointment on Handshake (use your oneTech login information).
• Keep an eye out for career fairs! There are many different career fairs and there are some specific to majors to help earn future internships and jobs. Stay updated by visiting Handshake.
• Considering graduate school at Tech? Take a look at Tech scholarships and graduate assistantships available or visit Grad College office in Tomlinson 113. Interested in grad school somewhere else? Visit com for more information.

 

Question?:

• Contact your academic or faculty advisor for more information about items in the academic section.
• Contact student services for more information about items in the involvement section.