Transfer Workshops

Transfer 101’s focus on the first two stages of transferring: Planning and Exploring. Students will receive an overview of statewide transfer programs and incentives, attaining academic potential, how to transfer credits, searching for colleges, and other resources to clarify the transfer process. We customize workshops for Pathways, Competitive Colleges, and Preparing for Transfer Week.

Recommended for students with 0-30 credits and who are learning about transferring for the first time and who are. It’s never too early to begin thinking about transfer!

Transfer 102 will focus on the final two stages of transferring: Applying and Deciding. Recommended for students who have attended Transfer 101 Workshop. Topics that will be covered include: applying to four-year colleges and making informed decisions on which colleges to attend, requesting letters of recommendations, writing your transfer essays, and using the Common Application.

Recommended for students with 31-60 credits.

This workshop is designed for students who want to apply for scholarships or understand how to fund your degree. It is recommended for students who are planning or have already applied to a four-year institution, but is not required.

The essay is a critical part of the four-year college application for competitive colleges. It is an opportunity for you to personalize your application beyond the grades and other information you have provided. Join BHCC faculty and staff to discuss ways to craft your best college essay

Are you about to graduate? Working on transfer applications? Join our Transfer Application Sessions!

These workshop are designed to assist students in completing their four-year college applications. Facilitators will overview the entire application process, ensuring students have a clear understanding of the requirements and steps involved. Students may use this time to complete the Common Application or other college applications, write their transfer essay, collect application materials, and have individual concerns addressed.

Interested in attending BHCC and then UMass Lowell? Come learn about our Joint Admissions program. A representative from BHCC and from UMass Lowell will be present and able to answer all of your transfer questions.

The Future Beacons Joint Admissions partnership provides guided support and a seamless transfer experience to ensure a successful transition from your Associate degree at BHCC to your Bachelor degree at UMass Boston. Students will enjoy benefits such as:

• Advising from both BHCC and UMass Boston advisors to ensure your credits will transfer
• UMass Boston ID card with access to campus facilities
• Invitations to special events
• MassTransfer Cost Savings with a 3.0 or higher for any Associate degree
• Consideration for special Future Beacons merit scholarships
• Early course registration upon transfer to UMass

Lesley University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) are excited to announce a new Joint Admissions transfer program for BHCC students to gain admission to Lesley University while enrolled at BHCC. Participants complete their Associate degree at BHCC with in-depth advising support and an integrated transition plan to complete their Bachelor’s degree at Lesley on campus or online.