Unlock your future with Transfer Week

Lizzie Babashova, Staff Writer

The Coon Rapids Academic Advising Office will be hosting Transfer Week from Sept. 12 to Sept. 15, in the Legacy Room. There will be colleges from Minnesota State, Minnesota private colleges, the University of Minnesota, and neighboring states such as Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Anoka-Ramsey will also be offering sessions on how to utilize DARS and Transferology in the Riverview Room throughout the week at 1 p.m. During these sessions, academic advisors will teach students how to access and read their Interactive Degree Audit Report (DARS) as well as how to use the Trasferology website in order to prepare students for transferring to a 4-year college.

This is an all-week event that is extremely helpful and informative for students. Miranda Peterson, a first year Anoka-Ramsey student, is really looking forward to it.

“It’s pretty nice having a whole week dedicated to transferring! Anoka-Ramsey has really prepared me for what I need to do and what classes I need to take before transferring to the U of M,” Peterson said.

The advisors have been busy preparing for Transfer Week and are excited to get the ball rolling! Cat Hillyard, an Anoka-Ramsey academic advisor, is especially enthused.

“Choosing a transfer school is an important but complicated process. Transfer Week provides students with an opportunity to meet representatives from different colleges and universities. Students can ask questions and begin having those conversations with potential transfer schools, or they can just get an idea of what options are out there. Whether you’re almost at the finish line for graduation or you’ve only just started at Anoka-Ramsey this semester, it’s never too early to start thinking about your transfer journey,” Hillyard said.

Transfer Week Line-Up:

Monday, Sept. 12

Minnesota State College and Universities

Legacy Room from 10 a.m. to1 p.m.

Featured schools: St. Cloud State University, Bemidji State University, Winona State University, Minnesota State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Southwest Minnesota State University.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Minnesota Private Colleges

Legacy Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featured schools: Augsburg College, Bethel University, Concordia College, Hamline University, Concordia University St. Paul, University of St. Thomas Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and The College of St. Scholastica.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

University of Minnesota

Legacy Room from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Following this information session, there will be a “How to Apply to the U of M” Presentation in the Riverview Room (SC270) at 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15

Neighboring State Colleges.

Legacy Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featured schools: Iowa State, University of Northern Iowa, North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, University of South Dakota, and University of Wisconsin System.