NIACC works with public and private 4-year schools to ensure that students have a positive experience should they choose to transfer. If you are interested in transferring to a 4-year institution, it is highly recommended that you research your transfer school while still at NIACC. This will allow you to work with our advisors and specifically align your NIACC courses with your transfer goals.

Planning Ahead

It’s never too early to start making a plan. Here are some steps for getting started:

• Talk with a NIACC counselor about which courses will best transfer
• Find out the school’s admission/academic program requirements
• Research the program/major you plan to transfer into
• Consult course equivalency guides (if provided) showing how courses you take at NIACC will transfer to that particular school
• Apply to the school
• Visit the school; it’s the best way for you to know if it would be a good fit for you. Some schools even offer designated transfer visit days.
• Refer to transferiniowa.org if you are considering attending one of the three Regent Institutions: Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or University of Northern Iowa
• Look into housing options at or near the school

Transferring in Iowa

If you already know that you want to attend one of the Iowa Regent Universities (Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or University of Northern Iowa), ask your advisor about transfer programs specifically designed for community college students.

• Iowa State University Admissions Partnership Program
• University of Iowa 2 Plus 2
• University of Iowa Program
• University of Northern Iowa Transfer Connection Program
• Buena Vista University (located on the NIACC Campus)