Transfer Information
Upcoming Events
Colleges and universities hold events for prospective transfer students including group advising and preview days. Check with your transfer institution about opportunities to connect and timelines for applying. We will update this page with any great opportunities for you to connect with transfer institutions!
We are lucky to have visits from local colleges & universities on campus! Check out the Calendar of Events for updates.
Mark your calendars! Wednesday, October 23rd will be our Fall Transfer Fair from 10-1pm in the Student Center. Colleges & universities will be available to answer questions about admission timelines, program requirements, scholarships, and more!
Gonzaga University
Make an appointment with a Gonzaga Transfer Advisor
Full list of Gonzaga transfer webinar options and registration information
Pacific Northwest College of the Arts
PNCA and Willamette University have some great programs for students to explore and they recently announced a new scholarship for high school seniors that are applying to PNCA! Information on this scholarship and to see the calendar of admissions events coming up.
Portland State University
Did you know that PSU will waive their $60 application fee if you attend on of their transfer workshops? Schedule of PSU transfer events.
University of Washington
College of Engineering - Transfer Thursday sessions overview and sign up information
Transfer Thursday - general sessions calendar of events
Washington State University
Transferring to WSU Virtual Presentation - WSU provides a weekly presentation detailing the admission process for transfer students, including information about how credits transfer to WSU, and how students can plan what courses to take prior to attending WSU. Each session allows ample time for questions and answers. Presentations take place on Tuesdays, from 1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WSU Virtual Transfer Center Appointments - The WSU Transfer Center provides 30-minute one-on-one appointments throughout the year for students with transfer credit interested in any WSU campus. These appointments are designed to address specific transfer credit questions.
Attend a WSU A-Z of Paying for College Workshop - offered virtually or in person.
Vancouver Campus - Transferring to WSU Vancouver? Use the Transfer Credit Pathway to see how credits will transfer from Clark.
Clark College & WSU Vancouver Guaranteed Admissions Program recently launched!
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Transfer:
How do I transfer credits/units into Clark College?
- Apply to Clark College first.
- Order an official transcript from every institution that you have attended and send it to Enrollment Services at enroll@clark.edu
- It takes 4-6 weeks for your official transcript to be evaluated and credits applied to your Clark College program. You will receive an email notifying you of when this happens so you can then work with an academic advisor to make a plan for your degree path.
How do I transfer credits/units from Clark College to another institution?
- To order official transcripts from Clark College, please visit the Transcripts & Grades webpage.
- Once on the page, please read the instrctions and click on the "Order a Transcript Now" button. This will send you to the National Clearinghouse.
- Ordering your official transcript online through the National Student Clearinghouse allows you to order, pay for, and track your transcript online. There will be a $5.25 charge for each official transcript ordered (includes processing fee). A rush transcript option is available for $17.50 (includes processing fee).
University Advising at Clark College
- University advisors often come to Clark College to meet with prospective students and provide information.
- A Washington State University Vancouver admissions counselor is stationed within Advising Services.
Schedule an Appointment with a WSU-Vancouver Admissions Counselor
What are transfer degrees?
- Clark College offers various types of transfer degress: general AA/DTA, Major Related Programs (MRP), and the Associate of Science Tracks 1 and 2. Transfer degrees are designed for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree. The focus is on completing the first two years of general education requirements and, depending on the major, some lower division courses.
- The Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA/DTA) degree will automatically waive all general education coursework for most public universities within the state of Washington.
- Most students are granted junior level standing upon completion of the transfer degree.
- Please talk with your advisor about plans to transfer and to make sure you are in the right degree for your major.