For individuals of all ages and stages in their lives, Middlesex Community College offers a strong starting point for continuing their education and entering the workforce. To introduce students to different four-year colleges and universities, Middlesex is hosting transfer fairs on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses in October.
“It’s never too early to start exploring your future options,” said Nick Cloutier, MCC’s Coordinator of Transfer. “MCC graduation will be here before you know it. Come to our transfer fair to meet with different institutions, ask questions, and find the best fit that meets your needs. More than 40 colleges and universities are coming to you, which makes it easy for you to gather information.”
During each fair, students have opportunities to meet with admissions representatives from a number of institutions. They can learn about varying four-year school’s offerings and requirements for transferring after they graduate from MCC.
Admissions representatives are experts on their school’s information and a resource to MCC students as they explore their options, according to Fain. Meeting with the representatives helps students get a better sense of how selective and competitive institutions are, as well as know important deadlines and scholarship information.
MCC helps students transfer to four-year colleges and universities across New England and nationwide each year. With a number of articulation agreements and MassTransfer, MCC makes the transfer process as easy as possible.
By starting at Middlesex, students can save thousands on tuition costs by completing their general education requirements before attending a four-year school. Students get early exposure to their field of interest, with courses, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities in just the first two years of their academic journey.
The Transfer Fairs will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bedford Campus Center on Monday, October 27 and in the Cowan Center Cafeteria on Tuesday, October 28.
Throughout the Fall, Middlesex will also host transfer information sessions tailored to different types of students, including Dual Enrollment, MassTransfer, and for students who have 30+ credits and beyond, according to Rina Tenore, MCC’s Coordinator of Transfer. Tenore and Cloutier will also hold tabling sessions to meet with students, answer questions, and share the many transfer initiatives available to them.
“Transfer Fairs are one of the most informative and important opportunities for all MCC students who are exploring transfer options,” Tenore said. “It gives them the chance to connect directly and in-person with college counselors from a variety of four-year universities. While these events are all about exploring next steps, one of my key goals is to encourage students to complete their degree here at MCC, and to highlight how staying and graduating from MCC can provide the greatest benefits for their academic and transfer success.”