How to Transfer MBA Programs

Graduate students have to transfer credits under strict terms, if they want to change the college they attend. To transfer to another institution the most terms strict transferring more than 12 credits. For credits to be transferable, they cannot be more than 5 years old. 

1. Find the college you want to attend. Use the website or call the campus to set up an appointment with their advisor. The advisor can help you determine if the college is right for your needs. Class availability, tuition is a big determinate when attending college. Gather as much information from the advisor as possible during your appointment.


2. Go over the course requirements and match them to credits you already have. The course descriptions for courses you have already taken need to identical. It helps to have an unofficial copy of your credits to compare.


3. Order your official transcripts from your current school and forward them the new college. Most colleges do not allow you hand delivery official transcripts, you must have them sent directly from the current school.


4. Contact a program director to evaluate your current college's course requirements against their own. The program director will be able to tell you if the credits you already will transfer in their program.


5. Wait for your acceptance into the program, you will receive official confirmation from your new college by mail.  Most college has a standard period for processing transfers, ask for an estimate when you turn in your application.


6. Pay your tuition to attend the required courses. If you have financial aid, usually you will able to start classes before payment is received by the college.