Transfer Student Resources: Keeping Students Once They Enroll

Abstract

This descriptive study explored campus resources used by transfer students to understand ways institutions can better help them persist to graduation. Completed surveys from 257 transfer students indicated a number of programs and services that met this aim. The top three programs and services used at the current institution were the Computer Support Center, Career Services, and University Health Services. Recommended services included transfer programs, child care on campus, help with the transfer process, and advising. Themes students indicated that could help them graduate related to scheduling classes, personal life situations, enrolling in more credit hours, acceptance of more transfer credits, financial resources, advising, and offering transfer programs or workshops or support or activities. Implications and recommendation for institutions are also discussed.