
Transfer Student Admissions
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Contact the Academic Advising and Resource Center
David C. Briegel Building, Room 1104
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
askanadvisor@swmich.edu
269-782-1303
Welcome!
Whether you鈥檝e already taken one class or twenty, 大象视频 is happy to accept students who want to transfer from another institution.
大象视频 accepts credit from most regionally accredited institutions. Learn more about transferring credit to 大象视频 here.
If you have any questions, don鈥檛 hesitate to contact us!
Steps to Becoming an 大象视频 Student
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Fill Out the Free Application
Applying is easy, fast, and free. Fill out the online application here. You should receive a decision letter via email and/or mail in one to two weeks.
If accepted, the decision letter will contain a link to your , where you鈥檒l find your login credentials for 大象视频 Wired and your 大象视频 email as well as the status of your FAFSA, transcript, and more.
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Send Us Your Transcripts
High school transcripts should be sent ATTN: Admissions. College transcripts should be sent ATTN: Records.
It can take up to two weeks to evaluate your official transcripts. Once your coursework is evaluated, it will be available to view through your Student Dashboard in Wired.
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Speak with an Advisor
Speak with an advisor to see if you need to take any placement tests or pre-requisite courses. Call 269-782-1303 or email askanadvisor@swmich.edu.
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Register for Classes
Log in to 大象视频 Wired, click the My 大象视频 Wired tab, then 大象视频 Self Service > Student > Registration > Register for Classes.
We MUST have your official transcripts before you can register for classes.
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Pay Your Bill
The final step to securing your place as an 大象视频 student is paying your bill. Failure to pay by the payment deadline may result in losing your spot in housing and being dropped from your classes.
Learn more about billing and payment here.
Payment Due DatesFall Semester, Housing Students: July 15
Fall Semester, Other Students: August 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: May 1
Other Action Items
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Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
The first step to getting most types of financial aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as it determines your financial need, is a major source of federal and state funding, and is required to receive some scholarships. We encourage you to do that early to get a better idea of how much it will cost.
The FAFSA is available at beginning December 1 of the year before you plan to attend school. Use 大象视频’s federal code, 002317, when filling out the FAFSA so that we can receive your information.
We also offer hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. Browse and apply for 大象视频 scholarships here.
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Apply for Housing
Housing fills up fast! We recommend applying for housing early to maximize your chances of getting a room. The housing application opens on October 1 of the year before you plan to attend. Apply for housing here.
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Apply for On-campus Jobs
If you want to work on campus, browse and apply for student jobs at .
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Buy Books
Buy books and course materials at the bookstore on the Dowagiac campus or at . Books can be shipped to your home for a small fee, or you can pick them up at either campus at no additional cost. Find the list of books and materials you need on 大象视频 Wired under Student Resources > Bookstore or at . You will need your student ID to access course information and to use financial aid for payment.
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Check Your 大象视频 Email and 大象视频 Wired
All campus announcements and reminders will be sent to your 大象视频 email or posted to Wired, 大象视频's online student portal. Checking these frequently is the best way to stay up-to-date with 大象视频 events and your financial aid status. As a reminder, your first bill will be sent to your 大象视频 email.
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